Water Resources Development Act of 2000Public Law 106–541, as amendedWater Resources Development Act of 2000541118–272Statute CompilationUnited States House of RepresentativesOffice of the Legislative Counseltext/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.GPO Statute Compilations USLM converter, version 202404192025-02-07Water Resources Development Act of 2000Missouri River Protection and Improvement Act of 2000Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Enhancement Act of 2000Missouri River Restoration Act of 2000Water Resources Development Act of 201883101062000-12-11Water Resources Development Act of 2000[P.L. 106–541; Enacted December 11, 2000][As Amended Through P.L. 118–272, Enacted January 4, 2025][Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 106–541. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/][Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Short Title.—This Act may be cited as the“Water Resources Development Act of 2000”.
(b) Table of Contents.—Sec. 1.* * * * * * *TITLE II—* * * * * * *
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL PROVISIONS </heading>
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<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="203">SEC. 203. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The terms “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian Tribe</quotedText>” have the meanings given the terms “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian tribe</term>” has the meaning given the term<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="ID4CB5AF55054946B198A6A12F5F7E910F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">1</ref> in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).</content><footnote id="ID4CB5AF55054946B198A6A12F5F7E910F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The phrase “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term</quotedText>” in paragraph (1) probably should not appear in law. See the amendment made by section 1140(1)(B) of division A of Public Law 118–272.</p></footnote>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inter-tribal consortium.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">inter-tribal consortium</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 403 of the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act (25 U.S.C. 3202).</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Tribal organization</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).</content>
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<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In cooperation with Indian tribes, inter-tribal consortiums, Tribal organizations, and the heads of other Federal agencies, the Secretary may carry out water-related planning activities, or activities relating to the study, design, and construction of water resources development projects, that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will substantially benefit Indian tribes, inter-tribal consortiums, or Tribal organizations; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are located primarily within Indian country (as defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code, and including lands that are within the jurisdictional area of an Oklahoma Indian tribe, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, and are recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for trust land status under part 151 of title 25, Code of Federal Regulations) or in proximity to Alaska Native villages.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An activity conducted under paragraph (1) may address—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projects for flood or hurricane and storm damage reduction, including erosion control and stormwater management (including management of stormwater that flows at a rate of less than 800 cubic feet per second for the 10-percent flood), environmental restoration and protection, and preservation of cultural and natural resources;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">watershed assessments and planning activities;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">technical assistance to an Indian Tribe, an inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization, including—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assistance for planning to ameliorate flood hazards, to avoid repetitive flood impacts, to anticipate, prepare, and adapt to changing hydrological and climatic conditions and extreme weather events, and to withstand, respond to, and recover rapidly from disruption due to flood hazards; and</content>
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<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of, and integration into planning of, hydrologic, economic, and environmental data and analyses;</content>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">projects that improve emergency response capabilities and provide increased access to infrastructure that may be utilized in the event of a severe weather event or other natural disaster; and</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other projects as the Secretary, in cooperation with Indian Tribes, inter-tribal consortiums, Tribal organizations, and the heads of other Federal agencies, determines to be appropriate.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feasibility study and reports.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the request of an Indian tribe, an inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization, the Secretary shall conduct a study on, and provide to the Indian tribe, inter-tribal consortium, or Tribal organization a report describing, the feasibility of a water resources development project described in paragraph (1).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recommendation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A report under subparagraph (A) may, but shall not be required to, contain a recommendation on a specific water resources development project.</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The first $200,000 of the costs of a study under this section shall be at Federal expense.</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Design and construction.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out the design and construction of a water resources development project, or separable element of a project, described in paragraph (1) that the Secretary determines is feasible if the Federal share of the cost of the project or separable element is not more than $28,500,000.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific authorization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Federal share of the cost of the project or separable element described in subparagraph (A) is more than $28,500,000, the Secretary may only carry out the project or separable element if Congress enacts a law authorizing the Secretary to carry out the project or separable element.</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project justification.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any requirement for economic justification established under section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962–2), the Secretary may implement a project (other than a project for ecosystem restoration) under this section if the Secretary determines that the project will—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">significantly reduce potential flood or hurricane and storm damage hazards (which may be limited to hazards that may be addressed by measures for erosion mitigation or bank stabilization);</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve the quality of the environment;</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce risks to life safety associated with the hazards described in subparagraph (A); and</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/b/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">improve the long-term viability of the community.</content>
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<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation and Coordination With Secretary of the Interior.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In recognition of the unique role of the Secretary of the Interior concerning trust responsibilities with Indian tribes and in recognition of mutual trust responsibilities, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the Interior concerning an activity conducted under subsection (b).</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration of activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">integrate civil works activities of the Department of the Army with activities of the Department of the Interior to avoid conflicts, duplications of effort, or unanticipated adverse effects on Indian tribes; and</content>
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<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consider the authorities and programs of the Department of the Interior and other Federal agencies in any recommendations concerning an activity conducted under subsection (b).</content>
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<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ability to pay.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any cost-sharing agreement for an activity conducted under subsection (b) shall be subject to the ability of the non-Federal interest to pay.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of procedures.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The ability of a non-Federal interest to pay shall be determined by the Secretary in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary.</content>
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<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Determination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this clause, the Secretary shall issue guidance on the procedures described in clause (i).</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may credit toward the non-Federal share of the costs of an activity conducted under subsection (b) the cost of services, studies, supplies, or other in-kind contributions provided by the non-Federal interest.</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sovereign immunity.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not require an Indian tribe to waive the sovereign immunity of the Indian tribe as a condition to entering into a cost-sharing agreement under this subsection.</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Water resources development projects.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share of costs for the study of a water resources development project described in subsection (b)(1) shall be 50 percent.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share of costs of design and construction of a project described in subparagraph (A) shall be assigned to the appropriate project purposes described in sections 101 and 103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211, 2213) and shared in the same percentages as the purposes to which the costs are assigned.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Water-related planning activities.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share of costs of a watershed and river basin assessment conducted under subsection (b) shall be 25 percent.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other costs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of costs of other water-related planning activities described in subsection (b)(1) shall be 100 percent.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of activities described in subsection (b)(2)(C) shall be 100 percent.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional notification.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall annually submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives written notification of determinations made by the Secretary of the ability of non-Federal interests to pay under this subsection.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the written notification under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall include, for each determination made by the Secretary—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name of the non-Federal interest that submitted to the Secretary a request for a determination under paragraph (1)(B);</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the name and location of the project; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/d/7/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the determination made by the Secretary and the reasons for the determination, including the adjusted share of the costs of the project of the non-Federal interest, if applicable.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot Program.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish a pilot program to carry out water-related planning activities or activities relating to the study, design, and construction of water resources development projects that otherwise meet the requirements of this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project selection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out not more than 7 activities or projects under the pilot program described in paragraph (1), of which—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one is located along the Mid-Columbia River, Washington, Tancum Creek, Washington, or Similk Bay, Washington;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one is located at Big Bend, Lake Oahe, Fort Randall, or Gavins Point reservoirs, South Dakota; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notwithstanding the limitations described in subsection (b)(1)(B), 5 are in proximity to a river system or other aquatic habitat within the State of Washington with respect to which an Indian Tribe, an inter-tribal consortium, or a Tribal organization has Tribal treaty rights.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report that describes activities or projects carried out under the pilot program.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings clause.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this subsection authorizes—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project for the removal of a dam that otherwise is a project described in paragraph (2);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the study of the removal of a dam; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s203/e/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the study of any Federal dam, including the study of power, flood control, or navigation replacement, or the implementation of any functional alteration to that dam, that is located along a body of water described in paragraph (2).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="208">SEC. 208. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2338">33 U.S.C. 2338</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REBURIAL AND CONVEYANCE AUTHORITY. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Indian Tribe.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reburial.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reburial areas.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with affected Indian tribes, the Secretary may identify and set aside areas at civil works projects of the Department of the Army that may be used to rebury Native American remains that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have been discovered on project land; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have been rightfully claimed by a lineal descendant or Indian tribe in accordance with applicable Federal law.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reburial.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with and with the consent of the lineal descendant or the affected Indian tribe, the Secretary may recover and rebury, at Federal expense, the remains at the areas identified and set aside under subsection (b)(1).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance Authority.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may convey to an Indian tribe for use as a cemetery an area at a civil works project that is identified and set aside by the Secretary under subsection (b)(1).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s208/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Retention of necessary property interests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall retain any necessary right-of-way, easement, or other property interest that the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out the authorized purposes of the project.</content>
</paragraph>
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</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="211">SEC. 211. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t31/s6505">31 U.S.C. 6505 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PERFORMANCE OF SPECIALIZED OR TECHNICAL SERVICES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">State</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term in section 6501 of title 31, United States Code.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Corps of Engineers may provide specialized or technical services to a Federal agency (other than an agency of the Department of Defense) or a State or local government under section 6505 of title 31, United States Code, only if the chief executive of the requesting entity submits to the Secretary—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a written request describing the scope of the services to be performed and agreeing to reimburse the Corps for all costs associated with the performance of the services; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a certification that includes adequate facts to establish that the services requested are not reasonably and quickly available through ordinary business channels.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Corps Agreement to Perform Services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, after receiving a request described in subsection (b) to provide specialized or technical services, shall, before entering into an agreement to perform the services—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the requirements of subsection (b) are met with regard to the request for services; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">execute a certification that includes adequate facts to establish that the Corps is uniquely equipped to perform such services.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Report to Congress.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than the last day of each calendar year, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report identifying any request submitted by a Federal agency (other than an agency of the Department of Defense) or a State or local government to the Corps to provide specialized or technical services.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contents of report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The report shall include, with respect to each request described in paragraph (1)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the scope of services requested;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the certifications required under subsection (b) and (c);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the status of the request;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the estimated and final cost of the services;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the status of reimbursement;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the scope of services performed; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/d/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">copies of all certifications in support of the request.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s211/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Engineering Research and Development Center.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Engineering Research and Development Center is exempt from the requirements of this section.</content>
</subsection>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s213" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="213">SEC. 213. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2339">33 U.S.C. 2339</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s213/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conservation and Recreation Management.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To further training and educational opportunities about water resources development projects under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with non-Federal public and nonprofit entities for services relating to natural resources conservation or recreation management.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s213/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rural Community Assistance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out studies and projects under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with multistate regional private nonprofit rural community assistance entities for services, including water resource assessment, community participation, planning, development, and management activities.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s213/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Youth Service and Conservation Corps Organizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall enter into cooperative agreements with qualified youth service and conservation corps organizations for services relating to projects under the jurisdiction of the Secretary and shall do so in a manner that ensures the maximum participation and opportunities for such organizations.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s213/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A cooperative agreement entered into under this section shall not be considered to be, or treated as being, a cooperative agreement to which chapter 63 of title 31, United States Code, applies.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="214">SEC. 214. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FUNDING TO PROCESS PERMITS. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding to Process Permits.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Natural gas company.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">natural gas company</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 1262 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451), except that the term also includes a person engaged in the transportation of natural gas in intrastate commerce.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public-utility company.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">public-utility company</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 1262 of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16451).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Railroad carrier.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">railroad carrier</term>” has the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribe.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Indian Tribe</term>” means—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an Indian Tribe, as such term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/1/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any entity formed under the authority of one or more Indian Tribes, as so defined.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Permit processing.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, after public notice, may accept and expend funds contributed by a non-Federal public entity or a public-utility company, Indian Tribe, natural gas company, or railroad carrier to expedite the evaluation of a permit of that entity, company, or carrier related to a project or activity for a public purpose under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, including an aquatic ecosystem restoration project.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mitigation bank instrument processing.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An activity carried out by the Secretary to expedite evaluation of a permit described in subparagraph (A) may include the evaluation of an instrument for a mitigation bank if—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the non-Federal public entity, public-utility company, Indian Tribe, natural gas company, or railroad carrier applying for the permit described in that subparagraph is the sponsor of the mitigation bank; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expediting evaluation of the instrument is necessary to expedite evaluation of the permit described in that subparagraph.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on other entities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that expediting the evaluation of a permit through the use of funds accepted and expended under this section does not adversely affect the timeline for evaluation (in the Corps district in which the project or activity is located) of permits under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army of other entities that have not contributed funds under this section.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effect on Permitting.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted under subsection (a) will not impact impartial decisionmaking with respect to permits, either substantively or procedurally.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Impartial decisionmaking.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the evaluation of permits carried out using funds accepted under this section shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">be reviewed by—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the District Commander, or the Commander's designee, of the Corps District in which the project or activity is located; or</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Commander of the Corps Division in which the District is located if the evaluation of the permit is initially conducted by the District Commander; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilize the same procedures for decisions that would otherwise be required for the evaluation of permits for similar projects or activities not carried out using funds authorized under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on Use of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">None of the funds accepted under this section shall be used to carry out a review of the evaluation of permits required under subsection (b)(2)(A).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Availability.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that all final permit decisions carried out using funds authorized under this section are made available to the public in a common format, including on the Internet, and in a manner that distinguishes final permit decisions under this section from other final actions of the Secretary.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Decision document.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use a standard decision document for evaluating all permits using funds accepted under this section; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make the standard decision document, along with all final permit decisions, available to the public, including on the Internet.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/d/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall make all active agreements to accept funds under this section available on a single public Internet site.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reporting.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall prepare an annual report on the implementation of this section, which, at a minimum, shall include for each district of the Corps of Engineers that accepts funds under this section—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive list of any funds accepted under this section during the previous fiscal year;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive list of the permits reviewed and approved using funds accepted under this section during the previous fiscal year, including a description of the size and type of resources impacted and the mitigation required for each permit; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the training offered in the previous fiscal year for employees that is funded in whole or in part with funds accepted under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives the annual report described in paragraph (1); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s214/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make each report received under subparagraph (A) available on a single publicly accessible Internet site.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="215">SEC. 215. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s2326c">33 U.S.C. 2326c</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESERVOIR SEDIMENT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 and after providing public notice, the Secretary shall, using available funds, accept services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity for removal of sediment captured behind a dam owned or operated by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the purpose of restoring the authorized storage capacity of the project concerned.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">review the services of the non-Federal interest or commercial entity to ensure that the services are consistent with the authorized purposes of the project concerned;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensure that the non-Federal interest or commercial entity will indemnify the United States for, or has entered into an agreement approved by the Secretary to address, any adverse impact to the dam as a result of such services; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">require the non-Federal interest or commercial entity, prior to initiating the services and upon completion of the services, to conduct sediment surveys to determine the pre- and post-services sediment profile and sediment quality.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not accept services under subsection (a) if the Secretary, after consultation with the Chief of Engineers, determines that accepting the services is not advantageous to the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice describing the reasoning for the determination.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disposition of Removed Sediment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In exchange for providing services under subsection (a), a non-Federal interest or commercial entity is authorized to retain, use, recycle, sell, or otherwise dispose of any sediment removed in connection with the services and the Corps of Engineers may not seek any compensation for the value of the sediment.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Congressional Notification.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prior to accepting services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity under this section, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice of the acceptance of the services.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tII/s215/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the <inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Water Resources Development Act of 2018</inline>, 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 describing the results of the program under this
section.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROJECT-RELATED PROVISIONS </heading>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="315">SEC. 315. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ATCHAFALAYA BASIN, LOUISIANA. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding the report of the Chief of Engineers, dated February 28, 1983, for the project for flood control, Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System, Louisiana, authorized by section 601(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4142), which report refers to recreational development in the Lower Atchafalaya Basin Floodway, the Secretary—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall initiate, in collaboration with the State of Louisiana, construction of the visitors center, authorized as part of the project, at or near Lake End Park in Morgan City, Louisiana; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall construct other recreational features, authorized as part of the project, within, and in the vicinity of, the Lower Atchafalaya Basin protection levees and shall consider Eagle Point Park, Jeanerette, Louisiana, and the town of Melville, Louisiana, as site alternatives for such recreation features.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out subsection (a) in accordance with—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s315/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
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</content>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s343" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="343">SEC. 343. </num><editorialNote role="uscRef" style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t33/s426o–1">33 U.S.C. 426o–1</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GREAT LAKES DREDGING LEVELS ADJUSTMENT. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s343/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Great Lake.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lake</quotedText>” means Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair), Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario (including the St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel of latitude).</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s343/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dredging Levels.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In operating and maintaining Federal channels and harbors of, and the connecting channels between, the Great Lakes, the Secretary shall conduct such dredging as is necessary to ensure minimal operation depths consistent with the original authorized depths of the channels and harbors when water levels in the Great Lakes are, or are forecast to be, below the International Great Lakes Datum of 1985.
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</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="348">SEC. 348. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LAND CONVEYANCES </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Thompson, Connecticut.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed without consideration to the town of Thompson, Connecticut, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the approximately 1.36-acre parcel of land described in paragraph (2) for public ownership and use by the town for firefighting and related emergency services purposes.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land description.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parcel of land referred to in paragraph (1) is located in the town of Thompson, county of Windham, State of Connecticut, on the northerly side of West Thompson Road owned by the United States and shown as Parcel A on a plan by Provost, Rovero, Fitzback entitled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Property Survey Prepared for West Thompson Independent Firemen Association #1</quotedText>” dated August 24, 1998, bounded and described as follows:</chapeau>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning at a bound labeled WT-276 on the northerly side line of West Thompson Road, so called, at the most south corner of the Parcel herein described and at land now or formerly of West Thompson Independent Firemen Association No. 1;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence in a generally westerly direction by said northerly side line of West Thompson Road, by a curve to the left, having a radius of 640.00 feet a distance of 169.30 feet to a point;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence North 13 degrees, 08 minutes, 37 seconds East by the side line of said West Thompson Road a distance of 10.00 feet to a point;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence in a generally westerly direction by the northerly side line of said West Thompson Road, by a curve to the left having a radius of 650.00 feet a distance of 109.88 feet to a bound labeled WT-123, at land now or formerly of the United States of America;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence North 44 degrees, 43 minutes, 07 seconds East by said land now or formerly of the United States of America a distance of 185.00 feet to a point;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence North 67 degrees, 34 minutes, 13 seconds East by said land now or formerly of the United States of America a distance of 200.19 feet to a point in a stonewall;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence South 20 degrees, 49 minutes, 17 seconds East by a stonewall and by said land now or formerly of the United States of America a distance of 253.10 feet to a point at land now or formerly of West Thompson Independent Firemen Association No. 1;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence North 57 degrees, 45 minutes, 25 seconds West by land now or formerly of said West Thompson Independent Firemen Association No. 1 a distance of 89.04 feet to a bound labeled WT-277;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph role="undesignated-level" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC"><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Thence South 32 degrees, 14 minutes, 35 seconds West by land now or formerly of said West Thompson Independent Firemen Association No. 1 a distance of 123.06 feet to the point of beginning.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the parcel described in paragraph (2) ceases to be held in public ownership or used for firefighting and related emergency services, all right, title, and interest in and to the parcel shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Washington, District of Columbia.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall convey to the Lucy Webb Hayes National Training School for Deaconesses and Missionaries Conducting Sibley Memorial Hospital (in this subsection referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Hospital</quotedText>”) by quitclaim deed under the terms of a negotiated sale, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the 8.864-acre parcel of land described in paragraph (2) for medical care and parking purposes. The consideration paid under such negotiated sale shall reflect the value of the parcel, taking into consideration the terms and conditions of the conveyance imposed under this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land description.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parcel of land referred to in paragraph (1) is the parcel described as follows: Beginning at a point on the westerly right-of-way line of Dalecarlia Parkway, said point also being on the southerly division line of part of Square N1448, A&T Lot 801 as recorded in A&T 2387 and part of the property of the United States Government, thence with said southerly division line now described:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 35° 05′ 40′′ West—436.31 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 89° 59′ 30′′ West—550 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 53° 48′ 00′′ West—361.08 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 89° 59′ 30′′ West—466.76 feet to a point at the southwesterly corner of the aforesaid A&T Lot 801, said point also being on the easterly right-of-way line of MacArthur Boulevard, thence with a portion of the westerly division line of said A&T Lot 801 and the easterly right-of-way line of MacArthur Boulevard, as now described</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">78.62 feet along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of 650.98 feet, chord bearing and distance of North 06° 17′ 20′′ West—78.57 feet to a point, thence crossing to include a portion of aforesaid A&T Lot 801 and a portion of the aforesaid Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds, as now described</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 87° 18′ 21′′ East—258.85 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 02° 49′ 16′′ West—214.18 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 87° 09′ 00′′ West—238.95 feet to a point on the aforesaid easterly right-of-way line of MacArthur Boulevard, thence with said easterly right-of-way line, as now described</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 08° 41′ 30′′ East—30.62 feet to a point, thence crossing to include a portion of aforesaid A&T Lot 801 and a portion of the aforesaid Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds, as now described</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/J" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 87° 09′ 00′′ East—373.96 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/K" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 88° 42′ 48′′ East—374.92 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/L" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 56° 53′ 40′′ East—53.16 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/M" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 86° 00′ 15′′ East—26.17 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/N" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 87° 24′ 50′′ East—464.01 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/O" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="O">(O) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 83° 34′ 31′′ East—212.62 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/P" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="P">(P) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 30° 16′ 12′′ East—108.97 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/Q" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="Q">(Q) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 38° 30′ 23′′ East—287.46 feet to a point, thence</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/R" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="R">(R) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 09° 03′ 38′′ West—92.74 feet to the point on the aforesaid westerly right-of-way line of Dalecarlia Parkway, thence with said westerly right-of-way line, as now described</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/2/S" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="S">(S) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">197.74 feet along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of 916.00 feet, chord bearing and distance of South 53° 54′ 43′′ West—197.35 feet to the place of beginning.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Terms and conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conveyance under this subsection shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on the use of certain portions of the parcel.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall include in any deed conveying the parcel under this section a restriction to prevent the Hospital, and its successors and assigns, from constructing any structure, other than a structure used exclusively for the parking of motor vehicles, on the portion of the parcel that lies between the Washington Aqueduct and Little Falls Road.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on certain legal challenges.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require the Hospital, and its successors and assigns, to refrain from raising any legal challenge to the operations of the Washington Aqueduct arising from any impact such operations may have on the activities conducted by the Hospital on the parcel.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Easement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require that the conveyance be subject to the retention of an easement permitting the United States, and its successors and assigns, to use and maintain the portion of the parcel described as follows: Beginning at a point on the easterly or South 35° 05′ 40′′ East—436.31 foot plat line of Lot 25 as shown on a subdivision plat recorded in book 175 page 102 among the records of the Office of the Surveyor of the District of Columbia, said point also being on the northerly right-of-way line of Dalecarlia Parkway, thence running with said easterly line of Lot 25 and crossing to include a portion of the aforesaid Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds as now described:</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 35° 05′ 40′′ West—495.13 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 87° 24′ 50′′ West—414.43 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 81° 08′ 00′′ West—69.56 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 88° 42′ 48′′ West—367.50 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 87° 09′ 00′′ West—379.68 feet to a point on the easterly right-of-way line of MacArthur Boulevard, thence with said easterly right-of-way line, as now described</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 08° 41′ 30′′ East—30.62 feet to a point, thence crossing to include a portion of the aforesaid Dalecarlia Reservoir Grounds, as now described</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 87° 09′ 00′′ East—373.96 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 88° 42′ 48′′ East—374.92 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 56° 53′ 40′′ East—53.16 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/x" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 86° 00′ 15′′ East—26.17 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 87° 24′ 50′′ East—464.01 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xii">(xii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North 83° 34′ 31′′ East—50.62 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xiii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiii">(xiii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 02° 35′ 10′′ West—46.46 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xiv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xiv">(xiv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 13° 38′ 12′′ East—107.83 feet to a point, thence</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xv">(xv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">South 35° 05′ 40′′ East—347.97 feet to a point on the aforesaid northerly right-of-way line of Dalecarlia Parkway, thence with said right-of-way line, as now described</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/3/C/xvi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xvi">(xvi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">44.12 feet along the arc of a curve to the right having a radius of 855.00 feet, chord bearing and distance of South 58° 59′ 22′′ West—44.11 feet to the place of beginning containing 1.7157 acres of land more or less as now described by Maddox Engineers and Surveyors, Inc., June 2000, Job #00015.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appraisal.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before conveying any right, title, or interest under this subsection, the Secretary shall obtain an appraisal of the fair market value of the parcel.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Joliet, Illinois.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the provisions of this subsection, the Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed without consideration to the Joliet Park District in Joliet, Illinois, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of real property located at 622 Railroad Street in the city of Joliet, consisting of approximately 2 acres, together with any improvements thereon, for public ownership and use as the site of the headquarters of the park district.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey to obtain legal description.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and the legal description of the real property described in paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the property conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to be held in public ownership or to be used as headquarters of the park district or for related purposes, all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ottawa, Illinois.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conveyance of property.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to the terms, conditions, and reservations of paragraph (2), the Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed to the Young Men’s Christian Association of Ottawa, Illinois (in this subsection referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">YMCA</quotedText>”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a portion of the easements acquired for the improvement of the Illinois Waterway project over a parcel of real property owned by the YMCA, known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Ottawa, Illinois, YMCA Site</quotedText>”, and located at 201 E. Jackson Street, Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois (portion of NE¼, S11, T33N, R3E 3PM), except that portion lying below the elevation of 461 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following conditions apply to the conveyance under paragraph (1):</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and the legal description of the real property described in paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The YMCA shall agree to hold and save the United States harmless from liability associated with the operation and maintenance of the Illinois Waterway project on the property described in paragraph (1).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/d/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that any portion of the property that is the subject of the easement conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to be used for the purposes for which the YMCA was established, all right, title, and interest in and to such easement shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Bayou Teche, Louisiana.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After renovations of the Keystone Lock facility have been completed, the Secretary may convey by quitclaim deed without consideration to St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, all rights, title, and interests of the United States in the approximately 12.03 acres of land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary in Bayou Teche, Louisiana, together with improvements thereon. The dam and the authority to retain upstream pool elevations shall remain under the jurisdiction of the Secretary. The Secretary shall relinquish all operations and maintenance of the lock to St. Martin Parish.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following conditions apply to the transfer under paragraph (1):</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">St. Martin Parish shall operate, maintain, repair, replace, and rehabilitate the lock in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary that are consistent with the project’s authorized purposes.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Parish shall provide the Secretary access to the dam whenever the Secretary notifies the Parish of a need for access to the dam.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Parish fails to comply with subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall notify the Parish of such failure. If the Parish does not correct such failure during the 1-year period beginning on the date of such notification, the Secretary shall have a right of reverter to reclaim possession and title to the land and improvements conveyed under this section or, in the case of a failure to make necessary repairs, the Secretary may effect the repairs and require payment from the Parish for the repairs made by the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ontonagon, Michigan.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may convey to the Ontonagon County Historical Society, at Federal expense—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the lighthouse at Ontonagon, Michigan; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the land underlying and adjacent to the lighthouse (including any improvements on the land) that is under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Map.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the extent of the land conveyance under this subsection;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">determine the exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under this subsection; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prepare a map that clearly identifies any land to be conveyed.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Environmental response.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the extent required under any applicable law, the Secretary shall be responsible for any necessary environmental response required as a result of the prior Federal use or ownership of the land and improvements conveyed under this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities after conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the conveyance of land under this subsection, the Ontonagon County Historical Society shall be responsible for any additional operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, or replacement costs associated with the lighthouse or the conveyed land and improvements.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of environmental law.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section affects the potential liability of any person under any applicable environmental law.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/f/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the property conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to be owned by the Ontonagon County Historical Society or to be used for public purposes, all right, title, and interest in and to such property shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pike County, Missouri.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), at such time as S.S.S., Inc. conveys all right, title, and interest in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(A) to the United States, the Secretary shall convey all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(B) to S.S.S., Inc.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land description.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parcels of land referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal land.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">8.99 acres with existing flowage easements, located in Pike County, Missouri, adjacent to land being acquired from Holnam, Inc. by the Corps of Engineers.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal land.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">8.99 acres located in Pike County, Missouri, known as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Government Tract Numbers FM-46 and FM-47</quotedText>”, administered by the Corps of Engineers.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The land exchange under paragraph (1) shall be subject to the following conditions:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Deeds.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal land.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conveyance of the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(A) to the Secretary shall be by a warranty deed acceptable to the Secretary.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal land.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The instrument of conveyance used to convey the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(B) to S.S.S., Inc., shall contain such reservations, terms, and conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to allow the United States to operate and maintain the Mississippi River 9-Foot Navigation Project.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Removal of improvements.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">S.S.S., Inc. may remove, and the Secretary may require S.S.S., Inc. to remove, any improvements on the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(A).</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No liability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If S.S.S., Inc., voluntarily or under direction from the Secretary, removes an improvement on the parcel of land described in paragraph (2)(A)—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">S.S.S., Inc., shall have no claim against the United States for liability; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the United States shall not incur or be liable for any cost associated with the removal or relocation of the improvement.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time limit for land exchange.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the land exchange under paragraph (1) shall be completed.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal description.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide legal descriptions of the parcels of land described in paragraph (2), which shall be used in the instruments of conveyance of the parcels.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/g/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Value of properties.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the appraised fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the parcel of land conveyed to S.S.S., Inc., by the Secretary under paragraph (1) exceeds the appraised fair market value, as determined by the Secretary, of the parcel of land conveyed to the United States by S.S.S., Inc., under paragraph (1), S.S.S., Inc., shall pay to the United States, in cash or a cash equivalent, an amount equal to the difference between the 2 values.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">St. Clair and Benton Counties, Missouri.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall convey to the Iconium Fire Protection District, St. Clair and Benton counties, Missouri, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcel of land described in paragraph (2).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land description.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parcel of land to be conveyed under paragraph (1) is the tract of land located in the Southeast ¼ of Section 13, Township 39 North, Range 25 West, of the Fifth Principal Meridian, St. Clair County, Missouri, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Section 18, as designated by Corps survey marker AP 18-1, thence northerly 11.22 feet to the southeast corner of Section 13, thence 657.22 feet north along the east line of Section 13 to Corps monument 18 1-C lying within the right-of-way of State Highway C, being the point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; thence westerly approximately 210 feet, thence northerly 150 feet, thence easterly approximately 210 feet to the east line of Section 13, thence southerly along said east line, 150 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.723 acres, more or less.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that the property conveyed under paragraph (1) ceases to be held in public ownership or to be used as a site for a fire station, all right, title, and interest in and to the property shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Candy Lake Project, Osage County, Oklahoma.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 563(c)(1)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 357) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a deceased individual</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an individual</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Manor Township, Pennsylvania.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/j/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with this subsection, the Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed to the township of Manor, Pennsylvania, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the approximately 113 acres of real property located at Crooked Creek Lake, together with any improvements on the land.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/j/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey to obtain legal description.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and the legal description of the real property described in paragraph (1) shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the Secretary.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/j/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consideration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may convey under this subsection without consideration any portion of the real property described in paragraph (1) if the portion is to be retained in public ownership and be used for public park and recreation or other public purposes.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/j/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that any portion of the property conveyed under paragraph (3) ceases to be held in public ownership or to be used for public park and recreation or other public purposes, all right, title, and interest in and to such portion of property shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake, South Carolina.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 563(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 360-361) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake, South Carolina.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall convey to the State of South Carolina all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the parcels of land described in paragraph (2)(A) that are being managed, as of August 17, 1999, by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes for the Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake, South Carolina, project authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 1420).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Land description.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The parcels of land to be conveyed are described in Exhibits A, F, and H of Army Lease No. DACW21-1-93-0910 and associated supplemental agreements.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Survey.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The exact acreage and legal description of the land shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary, with the cost of the survey borne by the State.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs of conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall be responsible for all costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs, associated with the conveyance.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">“(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Perpetual status.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All land conveyed under this subsection shall be retained in public ownership and shall be managed in perpetuity for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes in accordance with a plan approved by the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reversion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any parcel of land is not managed for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes in accordance with the plan, title to the parcel shall revert to the United States, at the option of the United States.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional terms and conditions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under this subsection as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fish and wildlife mitigation agreement.—</heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall pay the State of South Carolina $4,850,000, subject to the Secretary and the State entering into a contract for the State to manage for fish and wildlife mitigation purposes in perpetuity the parcels of land conveyed under this subsection.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Failure of performance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The agreement shall specify the terms and conditions under which payment will be made and the rights of, and remedies available to, the Federal Government to recover all or a portion of the payment if the State fails to manage any parcel in a manner satisfactory to the Secretary.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tri-Cities Area, Washington.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 501(i) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3752-3753) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end of paragraph (1) the following: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; except that any of such local governments, with the agreement of the appropriate district engineer, may exempt from the conveyance to the local government all or any part of the property to be conveyed to the local government</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting before the period at the end of paragraph (2)(C) the following: “; except that approximately 7.4 acres in Columbia Park, Kennewick, Washington, consisting of the historic site located in the Park and known and referred to as the “Kennewick Man Site” and such adjacent wooded areas as the Secretary determines are necessary to protect the historic site, shall remain in Federal ownership”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/m" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Generally Applicable Provisions.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/m/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of property screening provisions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to any conveyance under this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/m/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional terms and conditions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may require that any conveyance under this section be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate and necessary to protect the interests of the United States.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/m/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Costs of conveyance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall be responsible for all reasonable and necessary costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs, associated with the conveyance.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIII/s348/m/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Liability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An entity to which a conveyance is made under this section shall hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out, on or after the date of the conveyance, on the real property conveyed. The United States shall remain responsible for any liability with respect to activities carried out, before such date, on the real property conveyed.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">TITLE V—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS </heading>
<elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="506">SEC. 506. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GREAT LAKES FISHERY AND ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Great Lakes comprise a nationally and internationally significant fishery and ecosystem;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem should be developed and enhanced in a coordinated manner; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Great Lakes fishery and ecosystem provides a diversity of opportunities, experiences, and beneficial uses.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Great lake.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lake</quotedText>” means Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron (including Lake St. Clair), Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario (including the St. Lawrence River to the 45th parallel of latitude).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lake</quotedText>” includes any connecting channel, historically connected tributary, and basin of a lake specified in subparagraph (A).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Great lakes commission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lakes Commission</quotedText>” means the Great Lakes Commission established by the Great Lakes Basin Compact (82 Stat. 414).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Great lakes fishery commission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lakes Fishery Commission</quotedText>” has the meaning given the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Commission</quotedText>” in section 2 of the Great Lakes Fishery Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 931).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Great lakes state.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Great Lakes State</quotedText>” means each of the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support plan.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 1 year after December 11, 2000, the Secretary shall develop a plan for activities of the Corps of Engineers that support the management of Great Lakes fisheries.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of existing documents.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To the maximum extent practicable, the plan shall make use of and incorporate documents that relate to the Great Lakes and are in existence on December 11, 2000, such as lakewide management plans and remedial action plans.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop the plan in cooperation with—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">
</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> the signatories to the Joint Strategic Plan for Management of the Great Lakes Fisheries; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/1/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">
</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other affected interests.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reconnaissance studies.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before planning, designing, or constructing a project under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall carry out a reconnaissance study—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">
</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify methods of restoring the fishery, ecosystem, and beneficial uses of the Great Lakes; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> to determine whether planning of a project under paragraph (3) should proceed.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall plan, design, and construct projects to support the restoration of the fishery, ecosystem, and beneficial uses of the Great Lakes.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation program </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">.—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop a program to evaluate the success of the projects carried out under paragraph (3) in meeting fishery and ecosystem restoration goals.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Evaluations under subparagraph (A) shall be conducted in consultation with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission and appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/c/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Recreation features.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project carried out pursuant to this subsection may include compatible recreation features as determined by the Secretary, except that the Federal costs of such features may not exceed 10 percent of the Federal ecosystem restoration costs of the project.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Cooperative Agreements.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with the Great Lakes Commission or any other agency established to facilitate active State participation in management of the Great Lakes.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Relationship to Other Great Lakes Activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No activity under this section shall affect the date of completion of any other activity relating to the Great Lakes that is authorized under other law.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Development of plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of development of the plan under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall be 65 percent.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project planning, design, construction, and evaluation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for reconnaissance studies, the Federal share of the cost of planning, design, construction, and evaluation of a project under paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (c) of this section shall be 65 percent.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-way.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall credit the non-Federal interest for the value of any land, easement, right-of-way, dredged material disposal area, or relocation provided for carrying out a project under subsection (c)(3).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interest may provide up to 100 percent of the non-Federal share required under paragraphs (1) and (2) in the form of services, materials, supplies, or other in-kind contributions.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"> Operation and maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of projects carried out under this section shall be a non-Federal responsibility.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s506/f/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal interests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In accordance with section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b), for any project carried out under this section, a non-Federal interest may include a private interest and a nonprofit entity.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="509">SEC. 509. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CALFED BAY-DELTA PROGRAM ASSISTANCE, CALIFORNIA. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may participate with the appropriate Federal and State agencies in the planning and management activities associated with the CALFED Bay-Delta Program referred to in the California Bay-Delta Environmental Enhancement and Water Security Act (division E of Public Law 104–208; 110 Stat. 3009–748); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall integrate, to the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with applicable law, the activities of the Corps of Engineers in the San Joaquin and Sacramento River basins with the long-term goals of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In participating in the CALFED Bay-Delta Program under subsection (a), the Secretary may—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">accept and expend funds from other Federal agencies and from non-Federal public, private, and nonprofit entities to carry out ecosystem restoration projects and activities associated with the CALFED Bay-Delta Program; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in carrying out the projects and activities, enter into contracts, cooperative research and development agreements, and cooperative agreements with Federal and non-Federal private, public, and nonprofit entities.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Area Covered by Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this section, the area covered by the CALFED Bay-Delta Program shall be the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary and its watershed (known as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Bay-Delta Estuary</quotedText>”), as identified in the Framework Agreement Between the Governor’s Water Policy Council of the State of California and the Federal Ecosystem Directorate.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s509/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal years 2002 through 2005.</content>
</subsection>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s512" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="512">SEC. 512. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CONTRA COSTA CANAL, OAKLEY AND KNIGHTSEN, CALIFORNIA. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out a project for flood damage reduction under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) at the Contra Costa Canal, Oakley and Knightsen, California, if the Secretary determines that the project is technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economically justified. All planning, study, design, and construction on the project shall be carried out by the office of the district engineer, San Francisco, California.</content>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s514" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="514">SEC. 514. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MALLARD SLOUGH, PITTSBURG, CALIFORNIA. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out under section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) a project for flood damage reduction in Mallard Slough, Pittsburg, California, if the Secretary determines that the project is technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economically justified. All planning, study, design, and construction on the project shall be carried out by the office of the district engineer, San Francisco, California.</content>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="519">SEC. 519. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN RESTORATION. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
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</content>
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</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical Restoration Projects.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
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</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out projects under this subsection $100,000,000 for fiscal years 2001 through 2029.</content>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">
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</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In-kind services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may credit the value of in-kind services provided by the non-Federal interest for a project or activity carried out under this section toward not more than 80 percent of the non-Federal share of the cost of the project or activity if such services are provided not more than 5 years before the date of initiation of the project or activity. In-kind services shall include all State funds expended on programs and projects that accomplish the goals of this section, as determined by the Secretary. The programs and projects may include the Illinois River Conservation Reserve Program, the Illinois Conservation 2000 Program, the Open Lands Trust Fund, and other appropriate programs carried out in the Illinois River basin.</content>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s519/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall develop an Illinois River basin monitoring program to support the plan developed under subsection (b). Data collected under the monitoring program shall incorporate data provided by the State of Illinois and shall be publicly accessible through electronic means, including on the Internet.</content>
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</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="529">SEC. 529. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Committee</term>” means the Las Vegas Wash Coordinating Committee.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan..—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Plan</term>” means the Las Vegas Wash comprehensive adaptive management plan, developed by the Committee and dated January 20, 2000.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Project</term>” means the Las Vegas Wash wetlands restoration and Lake Mead improvement project and includes the programs, features, components, projects, and activities identified in the Plan.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Participation in Project.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general..—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in conjunction with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of the Interior and in partnership with the Committee, shall participate in the implementation of the Project at Las Vegas Wash and Lake Mead in accordance with the Plan.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost sharing requirements.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interests shall pay 35 percent of the cost of any project carried out under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation and maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interests shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, replacing, repairing, and rehabilitating all projects carried out under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section on Federal lands shall be 100 percent, including the costs of operation and maintenance.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s529/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated $60,000,000 to carry out this section.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="536">SEC. 536. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER AND TILLAMOOK BAY ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, OREGON AND WASHINGTON. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct studies and ecosystem restoration projects for the lower Columbia River and Tillamook Bay estuaries, Oregon and Washington.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of Management Plans.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lower columbia river estuary.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out ecosystem restoration projects under this section, the Secretary shall use as a guide the Lower Columbia River estuary program’s comprehensive conservation and management plan developed under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out ecosystem restoration projects under this section for the lower Columbia River estuary in consultation with the Governors of the States of Oregon and Washington and the heads of appropriate Indian tribes, the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Forest Service.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tillamook bay estuary.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out ecosystem restoration projects under this section, the Secretary shall use as a guide the Tillamook Bay national estuary project’s comprehensive conservation and management plan developed under section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out ecosystem restoration projects under this section for the Tillamook Bay estuary in consultation with the Governor of the State of Oregon and the heads of appropriate Indian tribes, the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Forest Service.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorized Activities.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out ecosystem restoration projects under this section, the Secretary shall undertake activities necessary to protect, monitor, and restore fish and wildlife habitat.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not carry out any activity under this section that adversely affects—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the water-related needs of the lower Columbia River estuary or the Tillamook Bay estuary, including navigation, recreation, and water supply needs; or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">private property rights.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining the priority of projects to be carried out under this section, the Secretary shall consult with the Implementation Committee of the Lower Columbia River Estuary Program and the Performance Partnership Council of the Tillamook Bay National Estuary Project, and shall consider the recommendations of such entities.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost-Sharing Requirements.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Studies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Studies conducted under this section shall be subject to cost sharing in accordance with section 105 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Ecosystem restoration projects.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-Federal interests shall pay 35 percent of the cost of any ecosystem restoration project carried out under this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Items provided by non-federal interests.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-Federal interests shall provide all land, easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas, and relocations necessary for ecosystem restoration projects to be carried out under this section. The value of such land, easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas, and relocations shall be credited toward the payment required under this paragraph.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In-kind contributions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 50 percent of the non-Federal share required under this subsection may be satisfied by the provision of in-kind services.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation and maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Non-Federal interests shall be responsible for all costs associated with operating, maintaining, replacing, repairing, and rehabilitating all projects carried out under this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal lands.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, the Federal share of the cost of a project carried out under this section on Federal lands shall be 100 percent, including costs of operation and maintenance.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lower columbia river estuary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">lower Columbia River estuary</term>” means those river reaches having navigation channels on the mainstem of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington west of Bonneville Dam, and the tributaries of such reaches to the extent such tributaries are tidally influenced.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tillamook bay estuary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Tillamook Bay estuary</term>” means those waters of Tillamook Bay in Oregon and its tributaries that are tidally influenced.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s536/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000.</content>
</subsection>
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</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="542">SEC. 542. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">LAKE CHAMPLAIN WATERSHED, VERMONT AND NEW YORK. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical restoration project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">critical restoration project</term>” means a project that will produce, consistent with Federal programs, projects, and activities, immediate and substantial ecosystem restoration, preservation, and protection benefits.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Lake champlain watershed.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Lake Champlain watershed</term>” means—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the land areas within Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, and Washington Counties in the State of Vermont; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the land areas that drain into Lake Champlain and that are located within Essex, Clinton, Franklin, Warren, and Washington Counties in the State of New York; and</content></clause>
<clause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/a/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the near-shore areas of Lake Champlain within the counties referred to in clause (i).</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical Restoration Projects.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may participate in critical restoration projects in the Lake Champlain watershed.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Types of projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A critical restoration project shall be eligible for assistance under this section if the critical restoration project consists of—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">implementation of an intergovernmental agreement for coordinating regulatory and management responsibilities with respect to the Lake Champlain watershed;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acceleration of whole farm planning to implement best management practices to maintain or enhance water quality and to promote agricultural land use in the Lake Champlain watershed;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">acceleration of whole community clean water infrastructure planning, design, and construction to promote intergovernmental cooperation in the regulation and management of activities consistent with the goal of maintaining or enhancing water quality in the Lake Champlain watershed;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">natural resource stewardship activities on public or private land to promote land uses that—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">preserve and enhance the economic and social character of the communities in the Lake Champlain watershed; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">protect and enhance water quality;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">river corridor assessment, protection, management, and restoration for the purposes of ecosystem restoration;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">geographic mapping conducted by the Secretary using existing technical capacity to produce a high-resolution, multispectral satellite imagery-based land use and cover data set;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/G" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">
measures to restore, protect, and preserve an ecosystem affected by a dam (including by the rehabilitation or modification of a dam)—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/G/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that has been constructed, in whole or in part, by the Corps of Engineers for flood control purposes;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/G/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for which construction was completed before 1940;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/G/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is classified as “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">high hazard potential</quotedText>” by the State dam safety agency of the State in which the dam is located; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/G/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that is operated by a non-Federal entity; or</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/b/2/H" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other activity determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Ownership Requirement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide assistance for a critical restoration project under this section only if—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the critical restoration project is publicly owned; or</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the non-Federal interest with respect to the critical restoration project demonstrates that the critical restoration project will provide a substantial public benefit in the form of water quality improvement.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Selection.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Lake Champlain Basin Program and the heads of other appropriate Federal, State, tribal, and local agencies, the Secretary may—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify critical restoration projects in the Lake Champlain watershed; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">carry out the critical restoration projects after entering into an agreement with an appropriate non-Federal interest in accordance with section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) and this section.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Certification.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A critical restoration project shall be eligible for financial assistance under this section only if the appropriate State official for the critical restoration project certifies to the Secretary that the critical restoration project will contribute to the protection and enhancement of the quality or quantity of the water resources of the Lake Champlain watershed.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Special consideration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In certifying critical restoration projects to the Secretary, the appropriate State officials shall give special consideration to projects that implement plans, agreements, and measures that preserve and enhance the economic and social character of the communities in the Lake Champlain watershed.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before providing assistance under this section with respect to a critical restoration project, the Secretary shall enter into a project cooperation agreement that shall require the non-Federal interest—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay 35 percent of the total costs of the project, or in the case of a critical restoration project benefitting an economically disadvantaged community (as defined as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), 10 percent of the total costs of the project;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide any land, easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas, and relocations necessary to carry out the project;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay 100 percent of the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with the project; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to hold the United States harmless from any claim or damage that may arise from carrying out the project, except any claim or damage that may arise from the negligence of the Federal Government or a contractor of the Federal Government.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for design work.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interest shall receive credit for the reasonable costs of design work carried out by the non-Federal interest before the date of execution of a project cooperation agreement for the critical restoration project, if the Secretary finds that the design work is integral to the project.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval of district engineer.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Approval of credit for design work of less than $100,000 shall be determined by the appropriate district engineer.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit for land, easements, and rights-of-way.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall credit the non-Federal interest for the value of any land, easement, right-of-way, dredged material disposal area, or relocation provided for carrying out the project.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/e/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interest may provide the non-Federal share in the form of services, materials, supplies, or other in-kind contributions.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section waives, limits, or otherwise affects the applicability of Federal or State law with respect to a project carried out with assistance provided under this section.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s542/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000, to remain available until expended.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
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<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="544">SEC. 544. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PUGET SOUND AND ADJACENT WATERS RESTORATION, WASHINGTON. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definition of Critical Restoration Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">critical restoration project</quotedText>” means a project that will produce, consistent with Federal programs, projects, and activities, immediate and substantial ecosystem restoration, preservation, and protection benefits.
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Critical Restoration Projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may participate in critical restoration projects in the area of Puget Sound, Washington, and adjacent waters, including—
</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the watersheds that drain directly into Puget Sound;
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Admiralty Inlet;
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Hood Canal;
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Rosario Strait; and
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Cape Flattery.
</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project Selection.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may identify critical restoration projects in the area described in subsection (b) based on—
</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">studies to determine the feasibility of carrying out the critical restoration projects; and
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">analyses conducted before the date of enactment of this Act by non-Federal interests.
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria and procedures for review and approval.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of the Interior, the Governor of the State of Washington, tribal governments, and the heads of other appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, the Secretary may develop criteria and procedures for prioritizing projects identified under paragraph (1).
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consistency with fish restoration goals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The criteria and procedures developed under subparagraph (A) shall be consistent with fish restoration goals of the National Marine Fisheries Service and the State of Washington.
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of existing studies and plans.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall use, to the maximum extent practicable, studies and plans in existence on the date of enactment of this Act to identify project needs and priorities.
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Local participation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In prioritizing projects for implementation under this section, the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the priorities of, public and private entities that are active in watershed planning and ecosystem restoration in Puget Sound watersheds, including—
</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Salmon Recovery Funding Board;
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Northwest Straits Commission;
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Hood Canal Coordinating Council;
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">county watershed planning councils; and
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/c/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">salmon enhancement groups.
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may carry out projects identified under subsection (c) after entering into an agreement with an appropriate non-Federal interest in accordance with section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) and this section.
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before carrying out any project under this section, the Secretary shall enter into a binding agreement with the non-Federal interest that shall require the non-Federal interest—
</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay 35 percent of the total costs of the project;
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide any land, easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas and relocations necessary to carry out the project;
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to pay 100 percent of the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with the project; and
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to hold the United States harmless from any claim or damage that may arise from carrying out the project, except any claim or damage that may arise from the negligence of the Federal Government or a contractor of the Federal Government.
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall credit the non-Federal interest for the value of any land, easement, right-of-way, dredged material disposal area, or relocation provided for carrying out the project.
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Form.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal interest may provide up to 50 percent of the non-Federal share in the form of services, materials, supplies, or other in-kind contributions.
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s544/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Appropriations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $60,000,000, of which not more than $10,000,000 may be used to carry out any 1 critical restoration project.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s545" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="545">SEC. 545. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WILLAPA BAY, WASHINGTON. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s545/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Study.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of providing coastal erosion protection and ecosystem restoration for the tribal reservation of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe on Willapa Bay, Washington.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s545/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s545/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including any requirement for economic justification), the Secretary shall construct and maintain a project to provide coastal erosion protection and ecosystem restoration for the tribal reservation of the Shoalwater Bay Tribe on Willapa Bay, Washington, at Federal expense, if the Secretary determines that the project—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tV/s545/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is a cost-effective means of providing erosion protection and ecosystem restoration;</content>
<elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">TITLE VI—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="601">SEC. 601. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this section, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Central and southern florida project.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Central and Southern Florida Project</quotedText>” means the project for Central and Southern Florida authorized under the heading<headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">“<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">central and southern florida</quotedText>”</headingText>in section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Central and Southern Florida Project</quotedText>” includes any modification to the project authorized by this section or any other provision of law.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Governor.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Governor</quotedText>” means the Governor of the State of Florida.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Natural system.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">natural system</quotedText>” means all land and water managed by the Federal Government or the State within the South Florida ecosystem.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ``natural system'' includes—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> water conservation areas;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">sovereign submerged land;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Everglades National Park;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Biscayne National Park;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Big Cypress National Preserve;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other Federal or State (including a political subdivision of a State) land that is designated and managed for conservation purposes; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/3/B/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any tribal land that is designated and managed for conservation purposes, as approved by the tribe.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Plan</quotedText>” means the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan contained in the ``Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement'', dated April 1, 1999, as modified by this section.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">South florida ecosystem.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">South Florida ecosystem</quotedText>” means the area consisting of the land and water within the boundary of the South Florida Water Management District in effect on July 1, 1999.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusions.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ``South Florida ecosystem'' includes—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Everglades;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Florida Keys; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the contiguous near-shore coastal water of South Florida.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ``State'' means the State of Florida.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as modified by this section, the Plan is approved as a framework for modifications and operational changes to the Central and Southern Florida Project that are needed to restore, preserve, and protect the South Florida ecosystem while providing for other water-related needs of the region, including water supply and flood protection. The Plan shall be implemented to ensure the protection of water quality in, the reduction of the loss of fresh water from, and the improvement of the environment of the South Florida ecosystem and to achieve and maintain the benefits to the natural system and human environment described in the Plan, and required pursuant to this section, for as long as the project is authorized.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out the Plan, the Secretary shall integrate the activities described in subparagraph (A) with ongoing Federal and State projects and activities in accordance with section 528(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3769). Unless specifically provided herein, nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any existing cost share or responsibility for projects as listed in subsection (c) or (e) of section 528 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3769).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Specific authorizations.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall carry out the projects included in the Plan in accordance with subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E). The project for aquifer storage and recovery, Hillsboro and Okeechobee Aquifer, Florida, authorized by section 101(a)(16) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 276), shall be treated for purposes of this section as being in the Plan, except that operation and maintenance costs of the project shall remain a non-Federal responsibility.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Considerations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out activities described in the Plan, the Secretary shall—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">take into account the protection of water quality by considering applicable State water quality standards; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include such features as the Secretary determines are necessary to ensure that all ground water and surface water discharges from any project feature authorized by this subsection will meet all applicable water quality standards and applicable water quality permitting requirements.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review and comment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing the projects authorized under subparagraph (B) and the project for aquifer storage and recovery, Hillsboro and Okeechobee Aquifer, the Secretary shall provide for public review and comment in accordance with applicable Federal law.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pilot projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following pilot projects are authorized for implementation, after review and approval by the Secretary, at a total cost of $71,200,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $35,600,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $35,600,000:</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Caloosahatchee River (C–43) Basin ASR, at a total cost of $8,200,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $4,100,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,100,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Lake Belt In-Ground Reservoir Technology, at a total cost of $23,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $11,500,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $11,500,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">L–31N Seepage Management, at a total cost of $10,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $5,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $5,000,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Wastewater Reuse Technology, at a total cost of $30,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $15,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $15,000,000.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Initial projects.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following projects are authorized for implementation, after review and approval by the Secretary, subject to the conditions stated in subparagraph (D), at a total cost of $1,100,918,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $550,459,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $550,459,000:</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">C–44 Basin Storage Reservoir, at a total cost of $112,562,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $56,281,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $56,281,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Everglades Agricultural Area Storage Reservoirs_Phase I, at a total cost of $233,408,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $116,704,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $116,704,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> Site 1 Impoundment, at a total cost of $38,535,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $19,267,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $19,267,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Water Conservation Areas 3A/3B Levee Seepage Management, at a total cost of $100,335,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $50,167,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $50,167,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">C–11 Impoundment and Stormwater Treatment Area, at a total cost of $124,837,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $62,418,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $62,418,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/vi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">C–9 Impoundment and Stormwater Treatment Area, at a total cost of $89,146,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $44,573,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $44,573,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/vii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Taylor Creek/Nubbin Slough Storage and Treatment Area, at a total cost of $104,027,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $52,013,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $52,013,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/viii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Raise and Bridge East Portion of Tamiami Trail and Fill Miami Canal within Water Conservation Area 3, at a total cost of $26,946,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $13,473,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $13,473,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/ix" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">North New River Improvements, at a total cost of $77,087,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $38,543,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $38,543,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/x" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="x">(x) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> C–111 Spreader Canal, at a total cost of $94,035,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $47,017,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $47,017,500.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/C/xi" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="xi">(xi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Adaptive Assessment and Monitoring Program, at a total cost of $100,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $50,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $50,000,000.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project implementation reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before implementation of a project described in any of clauses (i) through (x) of subparagraph (C), the Secretary shall review and approve for the project a project implementation report prepared in accordance with subsections (f) and (h).</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate the project implementation report required by subsections (f) and (h) for each project under this paragraph (including all relevant data and information on all costs).</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/D/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding contingent on approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No appropriation shall be made to construct any project under this paragraph if the project implementation report for the project has not been approved by resolutions adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/D/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modified water delivery.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No appropriation shall be made to construct the Water Conservation Area 3 Decompartmentalization and Sheetflow Enhancement Project (including component AA, Additional S–345 Structures; component QQ Phase 1, Raise and Bridge East Portion of Tamiami Trail and Fill Miami Canal within WCA 3; component QQ Phase 2, WCA 3 Decompartmentalization and Sheetflow Enhancement; and component SS, North New River Improvements) or the Central Lakebelt Storage Project (including components S and EEE, Central Lake Belt Storage Area) until the completion of the project to improve water deliveries to Everglades National Park authorized by section 104 of the Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989 (16 U.S.C. 410r–8).</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum cost of projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280) shall apply to each project feature authorized under this subsection and section<ref class="footnoteRef" idref="IDD07D17026DBC486FA9606D04DA59544F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref">2</ref> (d).</content><footnote id="IDD07D17026DBC486FA9606D04DA59544F" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. The reference to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">section</quotedText>” in subparagraph (E) probably should be made to “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">subsection</quotedText>”. See amendment made by section 6003(a) of Public Law 110–114 (121 Stat. 1269).</p></footnote>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Program Authority.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To expedite implementation of the Plan, the Secretary may implement modifications to the Central and Southern Florida Project that—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are described in the Plan; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">will produce a substantial benefit to the restoration, preservation and protection of the South Florida ecosystem.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project implementation reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before implementation of any project feature authorized under this subsection, the Secretary shall review and approve for the project feature a project implementation report prepared in accordance with subsections (f) and (h).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual project funding.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal cost.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total Federal cost of each project carried out under this subsection shall not exceed $12,500,000.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Overall cost.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total cost of each project carried out under this subsection shall not exceed $25,000,000.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Aggregate cost.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The total cost of all projects carried out under this subsection shall not exceed $206,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $103,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $103,000,000.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/c/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum cost of program authority.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2280) shall apply to the individual project funding limits in subparagraph (A) and the aggregate cost limits in subparagraph (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/d" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authorization of Future Projects.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/d/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except for a project authorized by subsection (b) or (c), any project included in the Plan shall require a specific authorization by Congress.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/d/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission of report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before seeking congressional authorization for a project under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to Congress—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/d/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> a description of the project; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/d/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a project implementation report for the project prepared in accordance with subsections (f) and (h).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cost Sharing.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of the cost of carrying out a project authorized by subsection (b), (c), or (d) shall be 50 percent.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal sponsor with respect to a project described in subsection (b), (c), or (d), shall be—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">responsible for all land, easements, rights-of-way, and relocations necessary to implement the Plan; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">afforded credit toward the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out the project in accordance with paragraph (5)(A).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal assistance.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal sponsor with respect to a project authorized by subsection (b), (c), or (d) may use Federal funds for the purchase of any land, easement, rights-of-way, or relocation that is necessary to carry out the project if any funds so used are credited toward the Federal share of the cost of the project.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agriculture funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Funds provided to the non-Federal sponsor under the Conservation Restoration and Enhancement Program (CREP) and the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) for projects in the Plan shall be credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the Plan if the Secretary of Agriculture certifies that the funds provided may be used for that purpose. Funds to be credited do not include funds provided under section 390 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 1022).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operation and maintenance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 528(e)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3770), the non-Federal sponsor shall be responsible for 50 percent of the cost of operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation activities authorized under this section. Furthermore, the Seminole Tribe of Florida shall be responsible for 50 percent of the cost of operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation activities for the Big Cypress Seminole Reservation Water Conservation Plan Project.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Credit.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 528(e)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3770) and regardless of the date of acquisition, the value of lands or interests in lands and incidental costs for land acquired by a non-Federal sponsor in accordance with a project implementation report for any project included in the Plan and authorized by Congress shall be—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">included in the total cost of the project; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">credited toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the project.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Work.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may provide credit, including in-kind credit, toward the non-Federal share for the reasonable cost of any work performed in connection with a study, preconstruction engineering and design, or construction that is necessary for the implementation of the Plan if—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i)</num><subclause class="inline" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit is provided for work completed during the period of design, as defined in a design agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor;</content></subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit is provided for work completed during the period of construction, as defined in a project cooperation agreement for an authorized project between the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit is provided for work carried out before the date of the partnership agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor, as defined in an agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor providing for such credit;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit is provided for work carried out by the non-Federal sponsor in the implementation of an authorized project implementation report, and such work was defined in an agreement between the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor prior to the execution of such work; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause class="leftIndentDecrease1" identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/i/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the credit is provided for any work carried out by the non-Federal sponsor, as agreed to by the District Commander and non-Federal sponsor in a written agreement (which may include an electronic agreement) prior to such work being carried out by the non-Federal sponsor;</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the agreement prescribes the terms and conditions of the credit, including in the case of credit provided under clause (i)(III) conditions relating to design and construction; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that the work performed by the non-Federal sponsor—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is integral to the project; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/B/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">was carried out in accordance with the requirements of subchapter 4 of chapter 31, and chapter 37, of title 40, United States Code.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Timing.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which the Secretary approves credit under subparagraph (B), in a written agreement
(which may include an electronic agreement) with the non-Federal sponsor,
the Secretary shall provide such credit for work completed under an
agreement that prescribes the terms and conditions for the in-kind
contributions.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Treatment of credit between projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any credit provided under this paragraph may be carried over between authorized projects in accordance with subparagraph (E).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Periodic monitoring.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To ensure that the contributions of the non-Federal sponsor equal 50 percent proportionate share for projects in the Plan, during each period of 5 fiscal years, beginning on October 1, 2022, the Secretary shall, for each project—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> monitor the non-Federal provision of cash, in-kind services, and land; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">manage, to the maximum extent practicable, the requirement of the non-Federal sponsor to provide cash, in-kind services, and land.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other monitoring.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall conduct monitoring under clause (i) separately for the preconstruction engineering and design phase and the construction phase for each project in the Plan.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Accounting.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide to the non-Federal sponsor a financial accounting of non-Federal contributions under clause (i)(I) for such fiscal year.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In the case of an authorized project for which a project partnership agreement has not been executed and for which there is an agreement under subparagraph (B)(i)(III), the Secretary—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/iv/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall consider all expenditures and obligations incurred by the non-Federal sponsor for land and in-kind services for the project in determining the amount of any cash contribution required from the non-Federal sponsor to satisfy the cost-share requirements of this subsection; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/E/iv/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">may only require any such cash contribution to be made at the end of each period of 5 fiscal years under clause (i).</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/e/5/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Audits.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Credit for land (including land value and incidental costs) or work provided under this subsection shall be subject to audit by the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluation of Projects.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before implementation of a project authorized by subsection (c) or (d) or any of clauses (i) through (x) of subsection (b)(2)(C), the Secretary, in cooperation with the non-Federal sponsor, shall complete, after notice and opportunity for public comment and in accordance with subsection (h), a project implementation report for the project.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project justification.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding section 209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962–2) or any other provision of law, in carrying out any activity authorized under this section or any other provision of law to restore, preserve, or protect the South Florida ecosystem, the Secretary may determine that—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/2/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activity is justified by the environmental benefits derived by the South Florida ecosystem; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/2/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> no further economic justification for the activity is required, if the Secretary determines that the activity is cost-effective.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/f/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any separable element intended to produce benefits that are predominantly unrelated to the restoration, preservation, and protection of the natural system.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Exclusions and Limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following Plan components are not approved for implementation:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Water included in the plan.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any project that is designed to implement the capture and use of the approximately 245,000 acre-feet of water described in section 7.7.2 of the Plan shall not be implemented until such time as—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project-specific feasibility study described in subparagraph (B) on the need for and physical delivery of the approximately 245,000 acre-feet of water, conducted by the Secretary, in cooperation with the non-Federal sponsor, is completed;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project is favorably recommended in a final report of the Chief of Engineers; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the project is authorized by Act of Congress.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project-specific feasibility study.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The project-specific feasibility study referred to in subparagraph (A) shall include—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comprehensive analysis of the structural facilities proposed to deliver the approximately 245,000 acre-feet of water to the natural system;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the requirements to divert and treat the water;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of delivery alternatives;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an assessment of the feasibility of delivering the water downstream while maintaining current levels of flood protection to affected property; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/1/B/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other assessments that are determined by the Secretary to be necessary to complete the study.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Wastewater reuse.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On completion and evaluation of the wastewater reuse pilot project described in subsection (b)(2)(B)(iv), the Secretary, in an appropriately timed 5-year report, shall describe the results of the evaluation of advanced wastewater reuse in meeting, in a cost-effective manner, the requirements of restoration of the natural system.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to Congress the report described in subparagraph (A) before congressional authorization for advanced wastewater reuse is sought.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects approved with limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The following projects in the Plan are approved for implementation with limitations:</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Loxahatchee national wildlife refuge.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share for land acquisition in the project to enhance existing wetland systems along the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, including the Stazzulla tract, should be funded through the budget of the Department of the Interior.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/g/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Southern corkscrew regional ecosystem.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Southern Corkscrew regional ecosystem watershed addition should be accomplished outside the scope of the Plan.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assurance of Project Benefits.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The overarching objective of the Plan is the restoration, preservation, and protection of the South Florida Ecosystem while providing for other water-related needs of the region, including water supply and flood protection. The Plan shall be implemented to ensure the protection of water quality in, the reduction of the loss of fresh water from, the improvement of the environment of the South Florida Ecosystem and to achieve and maintain the benefits to the natural system and human environment described in the Plan, and required pursuant to this section, for as long as the project is authorized.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Agreement.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to ensure that water generated by the Plan will be made available for the restoration of the natural system, no appropriations, except for any pilot project described in subsection (b)(2)(B), shall be made for the construction of a project contained in the Plan until the President and the Governor enter into a binding agreement under which the State shall ensure, by regulation or other appropriate means, that water made available by each project in the Plan shall not be permitted for a consumptive use or otherwise made unavailable by the State until such time as sufficient reservations of water for the restoration of the natural system are made under State law in accordance with the project implementation report for that project and consistent with the Plan.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Enforcement.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any person or entity that is aggrieved by a failure of the United States or any other Federal Government instrumentality or agency, or the Governor or any other officer of a State instrumentality or agency, to comply with any provision of the agreement entered into under subparagraph (A) may bring a civil action in United States district court for an injunction directing the United States or any other Federal Government instrumentality or agency or the Governor or any other officer of a State instrumentality or agency, as the case may be, to comply with the agreement.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations on commencement of civil action.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No civil action may be commenced under clause (i)—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/B/ii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the date that is 60 days after the Secretary and the Governor receive written notice of a failure to comply with the agreement; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/B/ii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">if the United States has commenced and is diligently prosecuting an action in a court of the United States or a State to redress a failure to comply with the agreement.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trust responsibilities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In carrying out his responsibilities under this subsection with respect to the restoration of the South Florida ecosystem, the Secretary of the Interior shall fulfill his obligations to the Indian tribes in South Florida under the Indian trust doctrine as well as other applicable legal obligations.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programmatic regulations.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Issuance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall, after notice and opportunity for public comment, with the concurrence of the Governor and the Secretary of the Interior, and in consultation with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of Commerce, and other Federal, State, and local agencies, promulgate programmatic regulations to ensure that the goals and purposes of the Plan are achieved.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Concurrency statement.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary of the Interior and the Governor shall, not later than 180 days from the end of the public comment period on proposed programmatic regulations, provide the Secretary with a written statement of concurrence or nonconcurrence. A failure to provide a written statement of concurrence or nonconcurrence within such time frame will be deemed as meeting the concurrency requirements of subparagraph (A)(i). A copy of any concurrency or nonconcurrency statements shall be made a part of the administrative record and referenced in the final programmatic regulations. Any nonconcurrency statement shall specifically detail the reason or reasons for the nonconcurrence.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Content of regulations.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programmatic regulations promulgated under this paragraph shall establish a process—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C/i/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for the development of project implementation reports, project cooperation agreements, and operating manuals that ensure that the goals and objectives of the Plan are achieved;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C/i/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to ensure that new information resulting from changed or unforeseen circumstances, new scientific or technical information or information that is developed through the principles of adaptive management contained in the Plan, or future authorized changes to the Plan are integrated into the implementation of the Plan; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C/i/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> to ensure the protection of the natural system consistent with the goals and purposes of the Plan, including the establishment of interim goals to provide a means by which the restoration success of the Plan may be evaluated throughout the implementation process.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on applicability of programmatic regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Programmatic regulations promulgated under this paragraph shall expressly prohibit the requirement for concurrence by the Secretary of the Interior or the Governor on project implementation reports, project cooperation agreements, operating manuals for individual projects undertaken in the Plan, and any other documents relating to the development, implementation, and management of individual features of the Plan, unless such concurrence is provided for in other Federal or State laws.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Schedule and transition rule.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/D/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">All project implementation reports approved before the date of promulgation of the programmatic regulations shall be consistent with the Plan.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/D/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Preamble.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The preamble of the programmatic regulations shall include a statement concerning the consistency with the programmatic regulations of any project implementation reports that were approved before the date of promulgation of the regulations.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/3/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of programmatic regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever necessary to attain Plan goals and purposes, but not less often than every 5 years, the Secretary, in accordance with subparagraph (A), shall review the programmatic regulations promulgated under this paragraph.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project-specific assurances.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project implementation reports.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor shall develop project implementation reports in accordance with section 10.3.1 of the Plan.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In developing a project implementation report, the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor shall coordinate with appropriate Federal, State, tribal, and local governments.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A project implementation report shall—</chapeau>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/I" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be consistent with the Plan and the programmatic regulations promulgated under paragraph (3);</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/II" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe how each of the requirements stated in paragraph (3)(B) is satisfied;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/III" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/IV" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IV">(IV) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the appropriate quantity, timing, and distribution of water dedicated and managed for the natural system;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/V" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="V">(V) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identify the amount of water to be reserved or allocated for the natural system necessary to implement, under State law, subclauses (IV) and (VI);</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/VI" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VI">(VI) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comply with applicable water quality standards and applicable water quality permitting requirements under subsection (b)(2)(A)(ii);</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/VII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">(VII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be based on the best available science; and</content>
</subclause>
<subclause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/A/iii/VIII" style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VIII">(VIII) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text"> include an analysis concerning the cost-effectiveness and engineering feasibility of the project.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project cooperation agreements.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor shall execute project cooperation agreements in accordance with section 10 of the Plan.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not execute a project cooperation agreement until any reservation or allocation of water for the natural system identified in the project implementation report is executed under State law.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Operating manuals.—</heading>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/C/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor shall develop and issue, for each project or group of projects, an operating manual that is consistent with the water reservation or allocation for the natural system described in the project implementation report and the project cooperation agreement for the project or group of projects.</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/4/C/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modifications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any significant modification by the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor to an operating manual after the operating manual is issued shall only be carried out subject to notice and opportunity for public comment.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Savings clause.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No elimination or transfer.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Until a new source of water supply of comparable quantity and quality as that available on the date of enactment of this Act is available to replace the water to be lost as a result of implementation of the Plan, the Secretary and the non-Federal sponsor shall not eliminate or transfer existing legal sources of water, including those for—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an agricultural or urban water supply;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">allocation or entitlement to the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida under section 7 of the Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987 (25 U.S.C. 1772e);</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A/iii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida;</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A/iv" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">water supply for Everglades National Park; or</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/A/v" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">water supply for fish and wildlife.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maintenance of flood protection.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Implementation of the Plan shall not reduce levels of service for flood protection that are—</chapeau>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/B/i" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in existence on the date of enactment of this Act; and</content>
</clause>
<clause identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/B/ii" style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in accordance with applicable law.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/h/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on tribal compact.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this section amends, alters, prevents, or otherwise abrogates rights of the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida under the compact among the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the State, and the South Florida Water Management District, defining the scope and use of water rights of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, as codified by section 7 of the Seminole Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1987 (25 U.S.C. 1772e).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Dispute Resolution.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the Governor shall within 180 days from the date of enactment of this Act develop an agreement for resolving disputes between the Corps of Engineers and the State associated with the implementation of the Plan. Such agreement shall establish a mechanism for the timely and efficient resolution of disputes, including—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a preference for the resolution of disputes between the Jacksonville District of the Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a mechanism for the Jacksonville District of the Corps of Engineers or the South Florida Water Management District to initiate the dispute resolution process for unresolved issues;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/1/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the establishment of appropriate timeframes and intermediate steps for the elevation of disputes to the Governor and the Secretary; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/1/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a mechanism for the final resolution of disputes, within 180 days from the date that the dispute resolution process is initiated under subparagraph (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition for report approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall not approve a project implementation report under this section until the agreement established under this subsection has been executed.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/i/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">No effect on law.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in the agreement established under this subsection shall alter or amend any existing Federal or State law, or the responsibility of any party to the agreement to comply with any Federal or State law.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/j" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independent Scientific Review.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/j/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Governor, in consultation with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force, shall establish an independent scientific review panel convened by a body, such as the National Academy of Sciences, to review the Plan's progress toward achieving the natural system restoration goals of the Plan.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/j/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The panel described in paragraph (1) shall produce a biennial report to Congress, the Secretary, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Governor that includes an assessment of ecological indicators and other measures of progress in restoring the ecology of the natural system, based on the Plan.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outreach and Assistance.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Small business concerns owned and operated by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In executing the Plan, the Secretary shall ensure that small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals are provided opportunities to participate under section 15(g) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(g)).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community outreach and education.—</heading>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure that impacts on socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including individuals with limited English proficiency, and communities are considered during implementation of the Plan, and that such individuals have opportunities to review and comment on its implementation.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Provision of opportunities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that public outreach and educational opportunities are provided, during implementation of the Plan, to the individuals of South Florida, including individuals with limited English proficiency, and in particular for socially and economically disadvantaged communities.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/k/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Maximum expenditures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may expend up to $3,000,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2004, to carry out this subsection.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/l" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="l">(l) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report to Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Beginning on October 1, 2005, and periodically thereafter until October 1, 2036, the Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Commerce, and the State of Florida, shall jointly submit to Congress a report on the implementation of the Plan. Such reports shall be completed not less often than every 5 years. Such reports shall include a description of planning, design, and construction work completed, the amount of funds expended during the period covered by the report (including a detailed analysis of the funds expended for adaptive assessment under subsection (b)(2)(C)(xi)), and the work anticipated over the next 5-year period. In addition, each report shall include—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/l/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the determination of each Secretary, and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, concerning the benefits to the natural system and the human environment achieved as of the date of the report and whether the completed projects of the Plan are being operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of subsection (h);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/l/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">progress toward interim goals established in accordance with subsection (h)(3)(B); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/l/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a review of the activities performed by the Secretary under subsection (k) as they relate to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and individuals with limited English proficiency.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/m" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="m">(m) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Report on Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report containing a determination as to whether the ongoing Biscayne Aquifer Storage and Recovery Program located in Miami-Dade County has a substantial benefit to the restoration, preservation, and protection of the South Florida ecosystem.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/n" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="n">(n) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Full Disclosure of Proposed Funding.—</heading>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/n/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding from all sources.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President, as part of the annual budget of the United States Government, shall display under the heading ``Everglades Restoration'' all proposed funding for the Plan for all agency programs.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/n/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Funding from corps of engineers civil works program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The President, as part of the annual budget of the United States Government, shall display under the accounts “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Construction, General</quotedText>” and “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Operation and Maintenance, General</quotedText>” of the title “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Department of Defense_Civil, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers_Civil</quotedText>”, the total proposed funding level for each account for the Plan and the percentage such level represents of the overall levels in such accounts. The President shall also include an assessment of the impact such funding levels for the Plan would have on the budget year and long-term funding levels for the overall Corps of Engineers civil works program.</content>
</paragraph>
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</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s601/p" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="p">(p) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Severability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If any provision or remedy provided by this section is found to be unconstitutional or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, any remaining provisions in this section shall remain valid and enforceable.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="602">SEC. 602. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SENSE OF CONGRESS CONCERNING HOMESTEAD AIR FORCE BASE. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Everglades is an American treasure and includes uniquely-important and diverse wildlife resources and recreational opportunities;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the preservation of the pristine and natural character of the South Florida ecosystem is critical to the regional economy;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">as this legislation demonstrates, Congress believes it to be a vital national mission to restore and preserve this ecosystem and accordingly is authorizing a significant Federal investment to do so;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress seeks to have the remaining property at the former Homestead Air Base conveyed and reused as expeditiously as possible, and several options for base reuse are being considered, including as a commercial airport; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress is aware that the Homestead site is located in a sensitive environmental location, and that Biscayne National Park is only approximately 1.5 miles to the east, Everglades National Park approximately 8 miles to the west, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary approximately 10 miles to the south.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Sense of Congress.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the sense of Congress that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">development at the Homestead site could potentially cause significant air, water, and noise pollution and result in the degradation of adjacent national parks and other protected Federal resources;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in their decisionmaking, the Federal agencies charged with determining the reuse of the remaining property at the Homestead base should carefully consider and weigh all available information concerning potential environmental impacts of various reuse options;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the redevelopment of the former base should be consistent with restoration goals, provide desirable numbers of jobs and economic redevelopment for the community, and be consistent with other applicable laws;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consistent with applicable laws, the Secretary of the Air Force should proceed as quickly as practicable to issue a final SEIS and Record of Decision so that reuse of the former air base can proceed expeditiously;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">following conveyance of the remaining surplus property, the Secretary, as part of his oversight for Everglades restoration, should cooperate with the entities to which the various parcels of surplus property were conveyed so that the planned use of those properties is implemented in such a manner as to remain consistent with the goals of the Everglades restoration plan; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVI/s602/b/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not later than August 1, 2002, the Secretary should submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on actions taken and make any recommendations for consideration by Congress.</content>
</paragraph>
<elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="VII">TITLE VII—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISSOURI RIVER RESTORATION, NORTH DAKOTA </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s701" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="701">SEC. 701. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Missouri River Protection and Improvement Act of 2000</shortTitle>”. </content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="702">SEC. 702. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Missouri River is—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an invaluable economic, environmental, recreational, and cultural resource to the people of the United States; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a critical source of water for drinking and irrigation;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">millions of people fish, hunt, and camp along the Missouri River each year;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">thousands of sites of spiritual importance to Native Americans line the shores of the Missouri River;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Missouri River provides critical wildlife habitat for threatened and endangered species;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 1944, Congress approved the Pick-Sloan program—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote the general economic development of the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for irrigation above Sioux City, Iowa;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect urban and rural areas from devastating floods of the Missouri River; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for other purposes;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Garrison Dam was constructed on the Missouri River in North Dakota and the Oahe Dam was constructed in South Dakota under the Pick-Sloan program;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the dams referred to in paragraph (6)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">generate low-cost electricity for millions of people in the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide revenue to the Treasury; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide flood control that has prevented billions of dollars of damage;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Garrison and Oahe Dams have reduced the ability of the Missouri River to carry sediment downstream, resulting in the accumulation of sediment in the reservoirs known as Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sediment depositions—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause shoreline flooding;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">destroy wildlife habitat;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit recreational opportunities;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">threaten the long-term ability of dams to provide hydropower and flood control under the Pick-Sloan program;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce water quality; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/9/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">threaten intakes for drinking water and irrigation; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives established by Congress for the Pick-Sloan program, it is necessary to establish a Missouri River Restoration Program—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve conservation;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the deposition of sediment; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/a/10/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to take other steps necessary for proper management of the Missouri River.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of this title are—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the siltation of the Missouri River in the State of North Dakota;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives of the Pick-Sloan program by developing and implementing a long-term strategy—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve conservation in the Missouri River watershed;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect recreation on the Missouri River from sedimentation;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve water quality in the Missouri River;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve erosion control along the Missouri River; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect Indian and non-Indian historical and cultural sites along the Missouri River from erosion; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s702/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives described in paragraphs (1) and (2) by developing and financing new programs in accordance with the plan prepared under section 705(e) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s703" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="703">SEC. 703. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this title, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s703/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pick-sloan program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Pick-Sloan program</term>” means the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program authorized by section 9 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 891).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s703/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>” means the State of North Dakota.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tVII/s703/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trust.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Trust</term>” means the North Dakota Missouri River Trust established by section 704(a).
<elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided></content>
</paragraph>
</section><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 705 was repealed by section 358(a) of division AA of Public Law 116–260.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="IX">TITLE IX—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">MISSOURI RIVER RESTORATION, SOUTH DAKOTA </heading>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s901" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="901">SEC. 901. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading>
<content class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Missouri River Restoration Act of 2000</shortTitle>”. </content>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="902">SEC. 902. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. </heading>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress finds that—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Missouri River is—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/1/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an invaluable economic, environmental, recreational, and cultural resource to the people of the United States; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/1/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a critical source of water for drinking and irrigation;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">millions of people fish, hunt, and camp along the Missouri River each year;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">thousands of sites of spiritual importance to Native Americans line the shores of the Missouri River;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/4" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Missouri River provides critical wildlife habitat for threatened and endangered species;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/5" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 1944, Congress approved the Pick-Sloan program—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/5/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to promote the general economic development of the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/5/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to provide for irrigation above Sioux City, Iowa;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/5/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect urban and rural areas from devastating floods of the Missouri River; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/5/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for other purposes;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/6" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Oahe, Big Bend, Fort Randall, and Gavins Point Dams were constructed on the Missouri River in South Dakota under the Pick-Sloan program;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/7" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the dams referred to in paragraph (6)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/7/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">generate low-cost electricity for millions of people in the United States;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/7/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide revenue to the Treasury; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/7/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide flood control that has prevented billions of dollars of damage;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/8" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Oahe, Big Bend, Fort Randall, and Gavins Point Dams have reduced the ability of the Missouri River to carry sediment downstream, resulting in the accumulation of sediment in the reservoirs known as Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the sediment depositions—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">cause shoreline flooding;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">destroy wildlife habitat;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">limit recreational opportunities;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">threaten the long-term ability of dams to provide hydropower and flood control under the Pick-Sloan program;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reduce water quality; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/9/F" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">threaten intakes for drinking water and irrigation; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/10" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives established by Congress for the Pick-Sloan program, it is necessary to establish a Missouri River Restoration Program—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/10/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve conservation;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/10/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the deposition of sediment; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/a/10/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to take other steps necessary for proper management of the Missouri River.</content>
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</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b" style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes of this title are—</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to reduce the siltation of the Missouri River in the State of South Dakota;</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives of the Pick-Sloan program by developing and implementing a long-term strategy—</chapeau>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2/A" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve conservation in the Missouri River watershed;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2/B" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect recreation on the Missouri River from sedimentation;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2/C" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve water quality in the Missouri River;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2/D" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to improve erosion control along the Missouri River; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/2/E" style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to protect Indian and non-Indian historical and cultural sites along the Missouri River from erosion; and</content>
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</paragraph>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s902/b/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to meet the objectives described in paragraphs (1) and (2) by developing and financing new programs in accordance with the plan prepared under section 905(e) (as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020).</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s903" role="definitions" style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="903">SEC. 903. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading>
<chapeau class="block" style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this title, the following definitions apply:</chapeau>
<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s903/1" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Pick-sloan program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Pick-Sloan program</term>” means the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program authorized by section 9 of the Flood Control Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 891).</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s903/2" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>” means the State of South Dakota.</content>
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<paragraph identifier="/us/sComp/106/541/tIX/s903/3" style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Trust.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Trust</term>” means the Missouri River Trust established by section 904(a).</content>
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</section>
<elided style="-uslm-dtd:omitted-text">* * * * * * *</elided><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>Section 905 was repealed by section 359(a) of division AA of Public Law 116–260.<b>]</b> </editorialNote>