[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 10, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S10208-S10239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1996

  Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate 
a message from the House on S. 640.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Smith) laid before the Senate the 
following message from the House of Representatives:


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       Resolved, That the bill from the Senate (S. 640) entitled 
     ``An Act to provide for the conservation and development of 
     water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of 
     the Army to construct various projects for improvements to 
     rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other 
     purposes'', do pass with the following amendment:

       Strike out all after the enacting clause, and insert:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1996''.
       (b) Table of Contents.--

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definition.

                   TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS

Sec. 101. Project authorizations.
Sec. 102. Small flood control projects.
Sec. 103. Small bank stabilization projects.
Sec. 104. Small navigation projects.
Sec. 105. Small shoreline protection projects.
Sec. 106. Small snagging and sediment removal project, Mississippi 
              River, Little Falls, Minnesota.
Sec. 107. Small projects for improvement of the environment.
Sec. 108. Project to mitigate shore damage.

               TITLE II--GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

Sec. 201. Cost sharing for dredged material disposal areas.
Sec. 202. Flood control policy.
Sec. 203. Feasibility study cost-sharing.
Sec. 204. Restoration of environmental quality.
Sec. 205. Environmental dredging.
Sec. 206. Aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 207. Beneficial uses of dredged material.
Sec. 208. Recreation policy and user fees.
Sec. 209. Recovery of costs.
Sec. 210. Cost sharing of environmental projects.
Sec. 211. Construction of flood control projects by non-Federal 
              interests.
Sec. 212. Engineering and environmental innovations of national 
              significance.
Sec. 213. Lease authority.
Sec. 214. Collaborative research and development.
Sec. 215. Dam safety program.
Sec. 216. Maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization of facilities.
Sec. 217. Long-term sediment management strategies.
Sec. 218. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships.
Sec. 219. Obstruction removal requirement.
Sec. 220. Small project authorizations.
Sec. 221. Uneconomical cost-sharing requirements.
Sec. 222. Planning assistance to States.
Sec. 223. Corps of Engineers expenses.
Sec. 224. State and Federal agency review period.
Sec. 225. Limitation on reimbursement of non-Federal costs per project.
Sec. 226. Aquatic plant control.
Sec. 227. Sediments decontamination technology.
Sec. 228. Shore protection.
Sec. 229. Project deauthorizations.
Sec. 230. Support of Army Civil Works Program.
Sec. 231. Benefits to navigation.
Sec. 232. Loss of life prevention.
Sec. 233. Scenic and aesthetic considerations.
Sec. 234. Removal of study prohibitions.
Sec. 235. Sense of Congress; requirement regarding notice.
Sec. 236. Reservoir Management Technical Advisory Committee.
Sec. 237. Technical corrections.

                    TITLE III--PROJECT MODIFICATIONS

Sec. 301. Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 302. Alamo Dam, Arizona.
Sec. 303. Nogales Wash and Tributaries, Arizona.
Sec. 304. Phoenix, Arizona.
Sec. 305. San Francisco River at Clifton, Arizona.
Sec. 306. Channel Islands Harbor, California
Sec. 307. Glenn-Colusa, California.
Sec. 308. Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, San Pedro Bay, 
              California.
Sec. 309. Oakland Harbor, California.
Sec. 310. Queensway Bay, California.
Sec. 311. San Luis Rey, California.
Sec. 312. Thames River, Connecticut.
Sec. 313. Potomac River, Washington, District Of Columbia.
Sec. 314. Canaveral Harbor, Florida.
Sec. 315. Captiva Island, Florida.
Sec. 316. Central and southern Florida, Canal 51.
Sec. 317. Central and southern Florida, Canal 111 (C-111).
Sec. 318. Jacksonville Harbor (Mill Cove), Florida.
Sec. 319. Panama City Beaches, Florida.
Sec. 320. Tybee Island, Georgia.
Sec. 321. White River, Indiana.
Sec. 322. Chicago, Illinois.
Sec. 323. Chicago Lock and Thomas J. O'Brien Lock, Illinois.
Sec. 324. Kaskaskia River, Illinois.
Sec. 325. Locks and Dam 26, Alton, Illinois and Missouri.
Sec. 326. North Branch of Chicago River, Illinois.
Sec. 327. Illinois and Michigan Canal.
Sec. 328. Halstead, Kansas.
Sec. 329. Levisa and Tug Forks of the Big Sandy River and Cumberland 
              River, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia.
Sec. 330. Prestonburg, Kentucky.
Sec. 331. Comite River, Louisiana.
Sec. 332. Grand Isle and vicinity, Louisiana.
Sec. 333. Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.
Sec. 334. Mississippi Delta Region, Louisiana.
Sec. 335. Mississippi River Outlets, Venice, Louisiana.
Sec. 336. Red River Waterway, Louisiana.
Sec. 337. Westwego to Harvey Canal, Louisiana.
Sec. 338. Tolchester Channel, Maryland.
Sec. 339. Saginaw River, Michigan.
Sec. 340. Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan.
Sec. 341. Stillwater, Minnesota.
Sec. 342. Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Sec. 343. New Madrid Harbor, Missouri.
Sec. 344. St. John's Bayou--New Madrid Floodway, Missouri.
Sec. 345. Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Park, New Jersey.
Sec. 346. Molly Ann's Brook, New Jersey.
Sec. 347. Passaic River, New Jersey.
Sec. 348. Ramapo River at Oakland, New Jersey and New York.
Sec. 349. Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey.
Sec. 350. Arthur Kill, New York and New Jersey.
Sec. 351. Jones Inlet, New York.
Sec. 352. Kill Van Kull, New York and New Jersey.
Sec. 353. Wilmington Harbor-Northeast Cape Fear River, North Carolina.
Sec. 354. Garrison Dam, North Dakota.
Sec. 355. Reno Beach-Howards Farm, Ohio.
Sec. 356. Wister Lake, Oklahoma.
Sec. 357. Bonneville Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and 
              Washington.
Sec. 358. Columbia River dredging, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 359. Grays Landing Lock and Dam, Monongahela River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 360. Lackawanna River at Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 361. Mussers Dam, Middle Creek, Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 362. Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 363. Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 364. South Central Pennsylvania.
Sec. 365. Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 366. San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico.
Sec. 367. Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Sec. 368. Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
Sec. 369. Dallas Floodway Extension, Dallas, Texas.
Sec. 370. Upper Jordan River, Utah.
Sec. 371. Haysi Lake, Virginia.
Sec. 372. Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Sec. 373. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Sec. 374. East Waterway, Washington.
Sec. 375. Bluestone Lake, West Virginia.
Sec. 376. Moorefield, West Virginia.
Sec. 377. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 378. West Virginia trail head facilities.
Sec. 379. Kickapoo River, Wisconsin.
Sec. 380. Teton County, Wyoming.

                           TITLE IV--STUDIES

Sec. 401. Corps capability study, Alaska.
Sec. 402. McDowell Mountain, Arizona.
Sec. 403. Nogales Wash and Tributaries, Arizona.
Sec. 404. Garden Grove, California.
Sec. 405. Mugu Lagoon, California.
Sec. 406. Santa Ynez, California.
Sec. 407. Southern California infrastructure.
Sec. 408. Yolo Bypass, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California.
Sec. 409. Chain of Rocks Canal, Illinois.
Sec. 410. Quincy, Illinois.
Sec. 411. Springfield, Illinois.
Sec. 412. Beauty Creek Watershed, Valparaiso City, Porter County, 
              Indiana.
Sec. 413. Grand Calumet River, Hammond, Indiana.
Sec. 414. Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana.
Sec. 415. Koontz Lake, Indiana.
Sec. 416. Little Calumet River, Indiana.
Sec. 417. Tippecanoe River Watershed, Indiana.
Sec. 418. Calcasieu Ship Channel, Hackberry, Louisiana.
Sec. 419. Huron River, Michigan.
Sec. 420. Saco River, New Hampshire.
Sec. 421. Buffalo River Greenway, New York.
Sec. 422. Port of Newburgh, New York.
Sec. 423. Port of New York-New Jersey sediment study.
Sec. 424. Port of New York-New Jersey navigation study.
Sec. 425. Chagrin River, Ohio.
Sec. 426. Cuyahoga River, Ohio.
Sec. 427. Charleston, South Carolina, estuary.
Sec. 428. Mustang Island, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sec. 429. Prince William County, Virginia.
Sec. 430. Pacific region.
Sec. 431. Financing of infrastructure needs of small and medium ports.

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. Project deauthorizations.
Sec. 502. Project reauthorizations.
Sec. 503. Continuation of authorization of certain projects.
Sec. 504. Land conveyances.
Sec. 505. Namings.
Sec. 506. Watershed management, restoration, and development.
Sec. 507. Lakes program.
Sec. 508. Maintenance of navigation channels.
Sec. 509. Great Lakes remedial action plans and sediment remediation.
Sec. 510. Great Lakes dredged material testing and evaluation manual.
Sec. 511. Great Lakes sediment reduction.
Sec. 512. Great Lakes confined disposal facilities.
Sec. 513. Chesapeake Bay restoration and protection program.
Sec. 514. Extension of jurisdiction of Mississippi River Commission.
Sec. 515. Alternative to annual passes.
Sec. 516. Recreation partnership initiative.
Sec. 517. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 518. Corps capability to conserve fish and wildlife.
Sec. 519. Periodic beach nourishment.

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Sec. 520. Control of aquatic plants.
Sec. 521. Hopper dredges.
Sec. 522. Design and construction assistance.
Sec. 523. Field office headquarters facilities.
Sec. 524. Corps of Engineers restructuring plan.
Sec. 525. Lake Superior Center.
Sec. 526. Jackson County, Alabama.
Sec. 527. Earthquake Preparedness Center of Expertise Extension.
Sec. 528. Quarantine facility.
Sec. 529. Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas.
Sec. 530. Calaveras County, California.
Sec. 531. Farmington Dam, California.
Sec. 532. Prado Dam safety improvements, California.
Sec. 533. Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California.
Sec. 534. Seven Oaks Dam, California.
Sec. 535. Manatee County, Florida.
Sec. 536. Tampa, Florida.
Sec. 537. Watershed management plan for Deep River Basin, Indiana.
Sec. 538. Southern and eastern Kentucky.
Sec. 539. Louisiana coastal wetlands restoration projects.
Sec. 540. Southeast Louisiana.
Sec. 541. Restoration projects for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West 
              Virginia.
Sec. 542. Cumberland, Maryland.
Sec. 543. Beneficial use of dredged material, Poplar Island, Maryland.
Sec. 544. Erosion control measures, Smith Island, Maryland.
Sec. 545. Duluth, Minnesota, alternative technology project.
Sec. 546. Redwood River Basin, Minnesota.
Sec. 547. Natchez Bluffs, Mississippi.
Sec. 548. Sardis Lake, Mississippi.
Sec. 549. Missouri River management.
Sec. 550. St. Charles County, Missouri, flood protection.
Sec. 551. Durham, New Hampshire.
Sec. 552. Hackensack Meadowlands area, New Jersey.
Sec. 553. Authorization of dredge material containment facility for 
              Port of New York/New Jersey.
Sec. 554. Hudson River habitat restoration, New York.
Sec. 555. Queens County, New York.
Sec. 556. New York Bight and Harbor study.
Sec. 557. New York State Canal System.
Sec. 558. New York City Watershed.
Sec. 559. Ohio River Greenway.
Sec. 560. Northeastern Ohio.
Sec. 561. Grand Lake, Oklahoma.
Sec. 562. Broad Top region of Pennsylvania.
Sec. 563. Curwensville Lake, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 564. Hopper Dredge McFarland.
Sec. 565. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 566. Upper Susquehanna River Basin, Pennsylvania and New York.
Sec. 567. Seven Points Visitors Center, Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 568. Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Sec. 569. Wills Creek, Hyndman, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 570. Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Sec. 571. East Ridge, Tennessee.
Sec. 572. Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Sec. 573. Buffalo Bayou, Texas.
Sec. 574. Harris County, Texas.
Sec. 575. San Antonio River, Texas.
Sec. 576. Neabsco Creek, Virginia.
Sec. 577. Tangier Island, Virginia.
Sec. 578. Pierce County, Washington.
Sec. 579. Washington Aqueduct.
Sec. 580. Greenbrier River Basin, West Virginia, flood protection.
Sec. 581. Huntington, West Virginia.
Sec. 582. Lower Mud River, Milton, West Virginia.
Sec. 583. West Virginia and Pennsylvania flood control.
Sec. 584. Evaluation of beach material.
Sec. 585. National Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-
              Assembly.
Sec. 586. Sense of Congress regarding St. Lawrence Seaway tolls.
Sec. 587. Prado Dam, California.
Sec. 588. Morganza, Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico.

 TITLE VI--EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UNDER HARBOR MAINTENANCE 
                               TRUST FUND

Sec. 601. Extension of expenditure authority under Harbor Maintenance 
              Trust Fund.

     SEC. 2. DEFINITION.

       For purposes of this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the 
     Secretary of the Army.
                   TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS

     SEC. 101. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.

       (a) Projects with Chief's Reports.--Except as provided in 
     this section, the following projects for water resources 
     development and conservation and other purposes are 
     authorized to be carried out by the Secretary substantially 
     in accordance with the plans, and subject to the conditions, 
     described in the respective reports designated in this 
     section:
       (1) American river watershed, california.--
       (A) In general.--The project for flood damage reduction, 
     American and Sacramento Rivers, California: Supplemental 
     Information Report for the American River Watershed Project, 
     California, dated March 1996, at a total cost of $57,300,000, 
     with an estimated Federal cost of $42,975,000 and an 
     estimated non-Federal cost of $14,325,000, consisting of the 
     following:
       (i) Approximately 24 miles of slurry wall in the existing 
     levees along the lower American River.
       (ii) Approximately 12 miles of levee modifications along 
     the east bank of the Sacramento River downstream from the 
     Natomas Cross Canal.
       (iii) 3 telemeter streamflow gages upstream from the Folsom 
     Reservoir.
       (iv) Modifications to the existing flood warning system 
     along the lower American River.
       (B) Credit toward non-federal share.--The non-Federal 
     sponsor shall receive credit toward the non-Federal share of 
     the cost of the project for expenses that the sponsor has 
     incurred for design and construction of any of the features 
     authorized pursuant to this paragraph prior to the date on 
     which Federal funds are appropriated for construction of the 
     project. The amount of the credit shall be determined by the 
     Secretary.
       (C) Operation of folsom dam.--The Secretary of the Interior 
     shall continue to operate the Folsom Dam and Reservoir to the 
     variable 400,000/670,000 acre-feet of flood control storage 
     capacity as an interim measure and extend the agreement 
     between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Sacramento Area 
     Flood Control Agency until such date as a comprehensive flood 
     control plan for the American River Watershed has been 
     implemented.
       (D) Responsibility of non-federal sponsor.--The non-Federal 
     sponsor shall be responsible for all operation, maintenance, 
     repair, replacement, and rehabilitation costs associated with 
     the improvements undertaken pursuant to this paragraph, as 
     well as for 25 percent of the costs for the variable flood 
     control operation of the Folsom Dam and Reservoir (including 
     any incremental power and water purchase costs incurred by 
     the Western Area Power Administration or the Bureau of 
     Reclamation and any direction, capital, and operation and 
     maintenance costs borne by either of such agencies). 
     Notwithstanding any contract or other agreement, the 
     remaining 75 percent of the costs for the variable flood 
     control operation of the Folsom Dam and Reservoir shall be 
     the responsibility of the United States and shall be 
     nonreimbursable.
       (2) San lorenzo river, santa cruz, california.--The project 
     for flood control, San Lorenzo River, Santa Cruz, California: 
     Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated June 30, 1994, at a 
     total cost of $21,800,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $10,900,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $10,900,000.
       (3) Santa barbara harbor, california.--The project for 
     navigation, Santa Barbara Harbor, California: Report of the 
     Chief of Engineers, dated April 26, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $5,840,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $4,670,000 and 
     an estimated non-Federal cost of $1,170,000.
       (4) Santa monica breakwater, california.--The project for 
     navigation and storm damage reduction, Santa Monica 
     Breakwater, Santa Monica, California: Report of the Chief of 
     Engineers, dated June 7, 1996, at a total cost of $6,440,000, 
     with an estimated Federal cost of $4,220,000 and an estimated 
     non-Federal cost of $2,220,000.
       (5) Marin county shoreline, san rafael, california.--The 
     project for storm damage reduction, Marin County shoreline, 
     San Rafael, California: Report of the Chief of Engineers, 
     dated January 28, 1994, at a total cost of $28,300,000, with 
     an estimated Federal cost of $18,400,000 and an estimated 
     non-Federal cost of $9,900,000.
       (6) Humboldt harbor and bay, california.--The project for 
     navigation, Humboldt Harbor and Bay, California: Report of 
     the Chief of Engineers, dated October 30, 1995, at a total 
     cost of $15,180,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $10,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $5,180,000.
       (7) Anacostia river and tributaries, district of columbia 
     and maryland.--The project for environmental restoration, 
     Anacostia River and Tributaries, District of Columbia and 
     Maryland: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated November 
     15, 1994, at a total cost of $17,144,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $12,858,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $4,286,000.
       (8) Atlantic intracoastal waterway, st. johns county, 
     florida.--The project for navigation, Atlantic Intracoastal 
     Waterway, St. Johns County, Florida: Report of the Chief of 
     Engineers, dated June 24, 1994, at a total Federal cost of 
     $15,881,000. Operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and 
     rehabilitation shall be a non-Federal responsibility and the 
     non-Federal interest must assume ownership of the bridge.
       (9) Lake michigan, illinois.--The project for storm damage 
     reduction and shoreline erosion protection, Lake Michigan, 
     Illinois, from Wilmette, Illinois, to the Illinois-Indiana 
     State line: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated April 14, 
     1994, at a total cost of $204,000,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $110,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal 
     cost of $94,000,000. The project shall include the breakwater 
     near the South Water Filtration Plant described in the report 
     as a separate element of the project, at a total cost of 
     $11,470,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $7,460,000 and 
     an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,010,000. The Secretary 
     shall reimburse the non-Federal interest for the Federal 
     share of any costs incurred by the non-Federal interest--
       (A) in reconstructing the revetment structures protecting 
     Solidarity Drive in Chicago, Illinois, if such work is 
     determined by the Secretary to be a component of the project; 
     and
       (B) in constructing the breakwater near the South Water 
     Filtration Plant in Chicago, Illinois.
       (10) Kentucky lock and dam, tennessee river, kentucky.--The 
     project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam, Tennessee 
     River, Kentucky: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated June 
     1, 1992, at a total cost of $393,200,000. The costs of 
     construction of the project are to be paid \1/2\ from amounts 
     appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury and \1/2\ 
     from amounts appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust 
     Fund.
       (11) Pond creek, jefferson county, kentucky.--The project 
     for flood control, Pond

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     Creek, Jefferson County, Kentucky: Report of the Chief of 
     Engineers, dated June 28, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $16,080,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $10,993,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $5,087,000.
       (12) Wolf creek dam and lake cumberland, kentucky.--The 
     project for hydropower, Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland, 
     Kentucky: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated June 28, 
     1994, at a total cost of $53,763,000, with an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $53,763,000. Funds derived by the Tennessee 
     Valley Authority from its power program and funds derived 
     from any private or public entity designated by the 
     Southeastern Power Administration may be used to pay all or 
     part of the costs of the project.
       (13) Port fourchon, lafourche parish, louisiana.--A project 
     for navigation, Belle Pass and Bayou Lafourche, Louisiana: 
     Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated April 7, 1995, at a 
     total cost of $4,440,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $2,300,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $2,140,000.
       (14) West bank of the mississippi river, new orleans (east 
     of harvey canal), louisiana.--The project for hurricane 
     damage reduction, West Bank of the Mississippi River in the 
     vicinity of New Orleans (East of Harvey Canal), Louisiana: 
     Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated May 1, 1995, at a 
     total cost of $126,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $82,200,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $43,800,000.
       (15) Wood river, grand island, nebraska.--The project for 
     flood control, Wood River, Grand Island, Nebraska: Report of 
     the Chief of Engineers, dated May 3, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $11,800,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $6,040,000 and 
     an estimated non-Federal cost of $5,760,000.
       (16) Las cruces, new mexico.--The project for flood 
     control, Las Cruces, New Mexico: Report of the Chief of 
     Engineers, dated June 24, 1996, at a total cost of 
     $8,278,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $5,494,000 and 
     an estimated non-Federal cost of $2,784,000.
       (17) Long beach island, new york.--The project for storm 
     damage reduction, Long Beach Island, New York: Report of the 
     Chief of Engineers, dated April 5, 1996, at a total cost of 
     $72,090,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $46,858,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $25,232,000.
       (18) Wilmington harbor, cape fear river, north carolina.--
     The project for navigation, Wilmington Harbor, Cape Fear and 
     Northeast Cape Fear Rivers, North Carolina: Report of the 
     Chief of Engineers, dated June 24, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $23,953,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $15,032,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $8,921,000.
       (19) Duck creek, cincinnati, ohio.--The project for flood 
     control, Duck Creek, Cincinnati, Ohio: Report of the Chief of 
     Engineers, dated June 28, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $15,947,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $11,960,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $3,987,000.
       (20) Willamette river temperature control, mckenzie 
     subbasin, oregon.--The project for environmental restoration, 
     Willamette River Temperature Control, McKenzie Subbasin, 
     Oregon: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated February 1, 
     1996, at a total cost of $38,000,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $38,000,000.
       (21) Rio grande de arecibo, puerto rico.--The project for 
     flood control, Rio Grande de Arecibo, Puerto Rico: Report of 
     the Chief of Engineers, dated April 5, 1994, at a total cost 
     of $19,951,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $10,557,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $9,394,000.
       (22) Charleston harbor, south carolina.--The project for 
     navigation, Charleston Harbor Deepening and Widening, South 
     Carolina: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated July 18, 
     1996, at a total cost of $116,639,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $72,798,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $43,841,000.
       (23) Big sioux river and skunk creek, sioux falls, south 
     dakota.--The project for flood control, Big Sioux River and 
     Skunk Creek, Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Report of the Chief 
     of Engineers, dated June 30, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $34,600,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $25,900,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $8,700,000.
       (24) Watertown, south dakota.--The project for flood 
     control, Watertown and Vicinity, South Dakota: Report of the 
     Chief of Engineers, dated August 31, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $18,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $13,200,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,800,000.
       (25) Gulf intracoastal waterway, aransas national wildlife 
     refuge, texas.--The project for navigation and environmental 
     preservation, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Aransas National 
     Wildlife Refuge, Texas: Report of the Chief of Engineers, 
     dated May 28, 1996, at a total cost of $18,283,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $18,283,000.
       (26) Houston-galveston navigation channels, texas.--The 
     project for navigation and environmental restoration, 
     Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, Texas: Report of the 
     Chief of Engineers, dated May 9, 1996, at a total initial 
     construction cost of $292,797,000, with an estimated Federal 
     cost of $210,891,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $81,906,000. The project shall include deferred construction 
     of additional environmental restoration features over the 
     life of the project, at a total average annual cost of 
     $786,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $590,000 and an 
     estimated non-Federal cost of $196,000. The construction of 
     berthing areas and the removal of pipelines and other 
     obstructions that are necessary for the project shall be 
     accomplished at non-Federal expense. Non-Federal interests 
     shall receive credit toward cash contributions required 
     during construction and subsequent to construction for design 
     and construction management work that is performed by non-
     Federal interests and that the Secretary determines is 
     necessary to implement the project.
       (27) Marmet lock, kanawha river, west virginia.--The 
     project for navigation, Marmet Lock, Kanawha River, West 
     Virginia: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated June 24, 
     1994, at a total cost of $229,581,000. The costs of 
     construction of the project are to be paid \1/2\ from amounts 
     appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury and \1/2\ 
     from amounts appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust 
     Fund. In conducting any real estate acquisition activities 
     with respect to the project, the Secretary shall give 
     priority consideration to those individuals who would be 
     directly affected by any physical displacement due to project 
     design and shall consider the financial circumstances of such 
     individuals. The Secretary shall proceed with real estate 
     acquisition in connection with the project expeditiously.
       (b) Projects With Pending Chief's Reports.--The following 
     projects are authorized to be carried out by the Secretary 
     substantially in accordance with a final report of the Chief 
     of Engineers if such report is completed not later than 
     December 31, 1996:
       (1) Chignik, alaska.--The project for navigation, Chignik, 
     Alaska, at a total cost of $10,365,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $4,344,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $6,021,000.
       (2) Cook inlet, alaska.--The project for navigation, Cook 
     Inlet, Alaska, at a total cost of $5,342,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $4,006,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $1,336,000.
       (3) St. paul island harbor, st. paul, alaska.--The project 
     for navigation, St. Paul Harbor, St. Paul, Alaska, with an 
     estimated total cost of $18,981,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $12,188,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $6,793,000.
       (4) Norco bluffs, riverside county, california.--A project 
     for bluff stabilization, Norco Bluffs, Riverside County, 
     California, with an estimated total cost of $8,600,000, with 
     an estimated Federal cost of $6,450,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $2,150,000.
       (5) Port of long beach (deepening), california.--The 
     project for navigation, Port of Long Beach (Deepening), 
     California, at a total cost of $37,288,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $14,318,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $22,970,000.
       (6) Terminus dam, kaweah river, california.--The project 
     for flood damage reduction and water supply, Terminus Dam, 
     Kaweah River, California, at a total estimated cost of 
     $34,500,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $20,200,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $14,300,000.
       (7) Rehoboth beach and dewey beach, delaware.--A project 
     for storm damage reduction and shoreline protection, Rehoboth 
     Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware, at a total cost of 
     $9,423,000, with an estimated first Federal cost of 
     $6,125,000, and an estimated first non-Federal cost of 
     $3,298,000, and an average annual cost of $282,000 for 
     periodic nourishment over the 50-year life of the project, 
     with an estimated annual Federal cost of $183,000 and an 
     estimated annual non-Federal cost of $99,000.
       (8) Brevard county, florida.--The project for shoreline 
     protection, Brevard County, Florida, at a total first cost of 
     $76,620,000, with an estimated first Federal cost of 
     $36,006,000, and an estimated first non-Federal cost of 
     $40,614,000, and an average annual cost of $2,341,000 for 
     periodic nourishment over the 50-year life of the project, 
     with an estimated annual Federal cost of $1,109,000 and an 
     estimated annual non-Federal cost of $1,232,000.
       (9) Miami harbor channel, florida.--The project for 
     navigation, Miami Harbor Channel, Miami, Florida, with an 
     estimated total cost of $3,221,000, with an estimated Federal 
     cost of $1,800,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $1,421,000.
       (10) North worth inlet, florida.--The project for 
     navigation and shoreline protection, Lake Worth Inlet, Palm 
     Beach Harbor, Florida, at a total cost of $3,915,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $1,762,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $2,153,000.
       (11) Lower savannah river basin, savannah river, georgia 
     and south carolina.--The project for navigation and related 
     purposes, Lower Savannah River Basin, Savannah River, Georgia 
     and South Carolina, at a total cost of $3,419,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $2,551,000, and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $868,000.
       (12) Absecon island, new jersey.--The project for storm 
     damage reduction and shoreline protection, Brigantine Inlet 
     to Great Egg Harbor Inlet, Absecon Island, New Jersey, at a 
     total cost of $52,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $34,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $18,000,000.
       (13) Cape fear river, north carolina.--The project for 
     navigation, Cape Fear River deepening, North Carolina, at a 
     total cost of $210,264,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $130,159,000, and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $80,105,000.

     SEC. 102. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.

       (a) Project Descriptions.--The Secretary shall conduct a 
     study for each of the following projects and, if the 
     Secretary determines that the project is feasible, shall 
     carry out the project under section 205 of the Flood Control 
     Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s):
       (1) South upland, san bernadino county, california.--
     Project for flood control, South Upland, San Bernadino 
     County, California.
       (2) Birds, lawrence county, illinois.--Project for flood 
     control, Birds, Lawrence County, Illinois.
       (3) Bridgeport, lawrence county, illinois.--Project for 
     flood control, Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois.

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       (4) Embarras river, villa grove, illinois.--Project for 
     flood control, Embarras River, Villa Grove, Illinois.
       (5) Frankfort, will county, illinois.--Project for flood 
     control, Frankfort, Will County, Illinois.
       (6) Sumner, lawrence county, illinois.--Project for flood 
     control, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.
       (7) Vermillion river, demanade park, lafayette, 
     louisiana.--Project for nonstructural flood control, 
     Vermillion River, Demanade Park, Lafayette, Louisiana. In 
     carrying out the study and the project (if any) under this 
     paragraph, the Secretary shall use relevant information from 
     the Lafayette Parish feasibility study and expedite 
     completion of the study under this paragraph.
       (8) Vermillion river, quail hollow subdivision, lafayette, 
     louisiana.--Project for nonstructural flood control, 
     Vermillion River, Quail Hollow Subdivision, Lafayette, 
     Louisiana. In carrying out the study and the project (if any) 
     under this paragraph, the Secretary shall use relevant 
     information from the Lafayette Parish feasibility study and 
     expedite completion of the study under this paragraph.
       (9) Kawkawlin river, bay county, michigan.--Project for 
     flood control, Kawkawlin River, Bay County, Michigan.
       (10) Whitney drain, arenac county, michigan.--Project for 
     flood control, Whitney Drain, Arenac County, Michigan.
       (11) Festus and crystal city, missouri.--Project for flood 
     control, Festus and Crystal City, Missouri. In carrying out 
     the study and the project (if any) under this paragraph, the 
     Secretary shall use relevant information from the existing 
     reconnaissance study and shall expedite completion of the 
     study under this paragraph.
       (12) Kimmswick, missouri.--Project for flood control, 
     Kimmswick, Missouri. In carrying out the study and the 
     project (if any) under this paragraph, the Secretary shall 
     use relevant information from the existing reconnaissance 
     study and shall expedite completion of the study under this 
     paragraph.
       (13) River Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri.--Project 
     for flood control, River Des Peres, St. Louis County, 
     Missouri. In carrying out the study and the project (if any), 
     the Secretary shall determine the feasibility of potential 
     flood control measures, consider potential storm water runoff 
     and related improvements, and cooperate with the Metropolitan 
     St. Louis Sewer District.
       (14) Buffalo creek, erie county, new york.--Project for 
     flood control, Buffalo Creek, Erie County, New York.
       (15) Cazenovia creek, erie county, new york.--Project for 
     flood control, Cazenovia Creek, Erie County, New York.
       (16) Cheektowaga, erie county, new york.--Project for flood 
     control, Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York.
       (17) Fulmer creek, village of mohawk, new york.--Project 
     for flood control, Fulmer Creek, Village of Mohawk, New York.
       (18) Moyer creek, village of frankfort, new york.--Project 
     for flood control, Moyer Creek, Village of Frankfort, New 
     York.
       (19) Sauquoit creek, whitesboro, new york.--Project for 
     flood control, Sauquoit Creek, Whitesboro, New York.
       (20) Steele creek, village of ilion, new york.--Project for 
     flood control, Steele Creek, Village of Ilion, New York.
       (21) Willamette river, oregon.--Project for nonstructural 
     flood control, Willamette River, Oregon, including floodplain 
     and ecosystem restoration.
       (22) Greenbrier river basin, west virginia.--Project for 
     flood control, consisting of an early flood warning system, 
     Greenbrier River Basin, West Virginia.
       (b) Cost Allocations.--
       (1) Lake elsinore, california.--The maximum amount of 
     Federal funds that may be allotted under section 205 of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) for the project 
     for flood control, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, 
     California, shall be $7,500,000.
       (2) Lost creek, columbus, nebraska.--The maximum amount of 
     Federal funds that may be allotted under such section 205 for 
     the project for flood control, Lost Creek, Columbus, 
     Nebraska, shall be $5,500,000.
       (3) Revision of project cooperation agreement.--The 
     Secretary shall revise the project cooperation agreement for 
     the projects referred to in paragraphs (1) and (2) in order 
     to take into account the change in the Federal participation 
     in such projects pursuant to such paragraphs.
       (4) Cost sharing.--Nothing in this subsection shall be 
     construed to affect any cost-sharing requirement applicable 
     to the project referred to in paragraph (1) under the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986.

     SEC. 103. SMALL BANK STABILIZATION PROJECTS.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the 
     following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the 
     project is feasible, shall carry out the project under 
     section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r):
       (1) St. joseph river, indiana.--Project for bank 
     stabilization, St. Joseph River, South Bend, Indiana, 
     including recreation and pedestrian access features.
       (2) Allegheny river at oil city, pennsylvania.--Project for 
     bank stabilization to address erosion problems affecting the 
     pipeline crossing the Allegheny River at Oil City, 
     Pennsylvania, including measures to address erosion affecting 
     the pipeline in the bed of the Allegheny River and its 
     adjacent banks.
       (3) Cumberland river, nashville, tennessee.--Project for 
     bank stabilization, Cumberland River, Nashville, Tennessee.
       (4) Tennessee river, hamilton county, tennessee.--Project 
     for bank stabilization, Tennessee River, Hamilton County, 
     Tennessee; except that the maximum amount of Federal funds 
     that may be allotted for the project shall be $7,500,000.

     SEC. 104. SMALL NAVIGATION PROJECTS.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the 
     following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the 
     project is feasible, shall carry out the project under 
     section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 
     577):
       (1) Akutan, alaska.--Project for navigation, Akutan, 
     Alaska, consisting of a bulkhead and a wave barrier, 
     including application of innovative technology involving use 
     of a permeable breakwater.
       (2) Grand marais harbor breakwater, michigan.--Project for 
     navigation, Grand Marais Harbor breakwater, Michigan.
       (3) Duluth, minnesota.--Project for navigation, Duluth, 
     Minnesota.
       (4) Taconite, minnesota.--Project for navigation, Taconite, 
     Minnesota.
       (5) Two harbors, minnesota.--Project for navigation, Two 
     Harbors, Minnesota.
       (6) Caruthersville harbor, pemiscot county, missouri.--
     Project for navigation, Caruthersville Harbor, Pemiscot 
     County, Missouri, including enlargement of the existing 
     harbor and bank stabilization measures.
       (7) New madrid county harbor, missouri.--Project for 
     navigation, New Madrid County Harbor, Missouri, including 
     enlargement of the existing harbor and bank stabilization 
     measures.
       (8) Brooklyn, new york.--Project for navigation, Brooklyn, 
     New York, including restoration of the pier and related 
     navigation support structures, at the Sixty-Ninth Street 
     Pier.
       (9) Buffalo inner harbor, buffalo, new york.--Project for 
     navigation, Buffalo Inner Harbor, Buffalo, New York.
       (10) Glenn cove creek, new york.--Project for navigation, 
     Glenn Cove Creek, New York, including bulkheading.
       (11) Union ship canal, buffalo and lackawanna, new york.--
     Project for navigation, Union Ship Canal, Buffalo and 
     Lackawanna, New York.

     SEC. 105. SMALL SHORELINE PROTECTION PROJECTS.

       (a) Project Authorizations.--The Secretary shall conduct a 
     study for each of the following projects, and if the 
     Secretary determines that the project is feasible, shall 
     carry out the project under section 3 of the Shoreline 
     Protection Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g):
       (1) Faulkner's island, connecticut.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, Faulkner's Island, Connecticut; except that the 
     maximum amount of Federal funds that may be allotted for the 
     project shall be $4,500,000.
       (2) Fort pierce, florida.--Project for 1 mile of additional 
     shoreline protection, Fort Pierce, Florida.
       (3) Orchard beach, bronx, new york.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York, New York; except 
     that the maximum amount of Federal funds that may be allotted 
     for the project shall be $5,200,000.
       (4) Sylvan beach breakwater, verona, oneida county, new 
     york.--Project for shoreline protection, Sylvan Beach 
     breakwater, Verona, Oneida County, New York.
       (b) Cost Sharing Agreement.--In carrying out the project 
     authorized by subsection (a)(1), the Secretary shall enter 
     into an agreement with the property owner to determine the 
     allocation of the project costs.

     SEC. 106. SMALL SNAGGING AND SEDIMENT REMOVAL PROJECT, 
                   MISSISSIPPI RIVER, LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for 
     clearing, snagging, and sediment removal, East Bank of the 
     Mississippi River, Little Falls, Minnesota, including removal 
     of sediment from culverts. The study shall include a 
     determination of the adequacy of culverts to maintain flows 
     through the channel. If the Secretary determines that the 
     project is feasible, the Secretary shall carry out the 
     project under section 3 of the River and Harbor Act of March 
     2, 1945 (33 U.S.C. 603a; 59 Stat. 23).

     SEC. 107. SMALL PROJECTS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the 
     following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the 
     project is appropriate, shall carry out the project under 
     section 1135(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309(a)):
       (1) Upper truckee river, el dorado county, california.--
     Project for environmental restoration, Upper Truckee River, 
     El Dorado County, California, including measures for 
     restoration of degraded wetlands and wildlife enhancement.
       (2) San lorenzo river, california.--Project for habitat 
     restoration, San Lorenzo River, California.
       (3) Whittier narrows dam, california.--Project for 
     environmental restoration and remediation of contaminated 
     water sources, Whittier Narrows Dam, California.
       (4) Upper jordan river, salt lake county, utah.--Project 
     for channel restoration and environmental improvement, Upper 
     Jordan River, Salt Lake County, Utah.

     SEC. 108. PROJECT TO MITIGATE SHORE DAMAGE.

       The Secretary shall expedite the Assateague Island 
     restoration feature of the Ocean City, Maryland, and vicinity 
     study and, if the Secretary determines that the Federal 
     navigation project has contributed to degradation of the 
     shoreline, the Secretary shall carry out the project for 
     shoreline restoration under section 111 of the River and 
     Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 735); except that the maximum 
     amount of Federal funds that may be allotted by the Secretary 
     for the project shall be $35,000,000. In carrying out the 
     project, the Secretary shall coordinate with affected Federal 
     and State agencies and shall enter into an agreement with the 
     Federal property owner to determine the allocation of the 
     project costs.

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               TITLE II--GENERALLY APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

     SEC. 201. COST SHARING FOR DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL AREAS.

       (a) Construction.--Section 101(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211(a); 100 Stat. 4082-
     4083) is amended--
       (1) by striking the last sentence of paragraph (2) and 
     inserting the following: ``The value of lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, and relocations provided under paragraph (3) 
     and the costs of relocations borne by the non-Federal 
     interests under paragraph (4) shall be credited toward the 
     payment required under this paragraph.'';
       (2) in paragraph (3)--
       (A) by inserting ``and'' after ``rights-of-way,'';
       (B) by striking ``, and dredged material disposal areas''; 
     and
       (C) by inserting ``, including any lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, and relocations (other than utility 
     relocations accomplished under paragraph (4)) that are 
     necessary for dredged material disposal facilities'' before 
     the period at the end of such paragraph; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Dredged material disposal facilities for project 
     construction.--For purposes of this subsection, the term 
     `general navigation features' includes constructed land-based 
     and aquatic dredged material disposal facilities that are 
     necessary for the disposal of dredged material required for 
     project construction and for which a contract for 
     construction has not been awarded on or before the date of 
     the enactment of this paragraph.''.
       (b) Operation and Maintenance.--Section 101(b) of such Act 
     (33 U.S.C. 2211(b); 100 Stat. 4083) is amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(1) In general.--'' before ``The 
     Federal'';
       (2) by indenting and moving paragraph (1), as designated by 
     paragraph (1) of this subsection, 2 ems to the right;
       (3) by striking ``pursuant to this Act'' and inserting ``by 
     the Secretary pursuant to this Act or any other law approved 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act''; and
       (4) by adding at the end thereof the following:
       ``(2) Dredged material disposal facilities.--The Federal 
     share of the cost of constructing land-based and aquatic 
     dredged material disposal facilities that are necessary for 
     the disposal of dredged material required for the operation 
     and maintenance of a project and for which a contract for 
     construction has not been awarded on or before the date of 
     the enactment of this paragraph shall be determined in 
     accordance with subsection (a). The Federal share of 
     operating and maintaining such facilities shall be determined 
     in accordance with paragraph (1).''.
       (c) Agreement.--Section 101(e)(1) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 
     2211(e)(1); 100 Stat. 4083) is amended by striking ``and to 
     provide dredged material disposal areas and perform'' and 
     inserting ``including those necessary for dredged material 
     disposal facilities, and to perform''.
       (d) Consideration of Funding Requirements and Equitable 
     Apportionment.--Section 101 of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2211; 100 
     Stat. 4082-4084) is further amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(f) Consideration of Funding Requirements and Equitable 
     Apportionment.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent 
     practicable, that--
       ``(1) funding necessary for operation and maintenance 
     dredging of commercial navigation harbors is provided before 
     Federal funds are obligated for payment of the Federal share 
     of costs associated with construction of dredged material 
     disposal facilities in accordance with subsections (a) and 
     (b);
       ``(2) funds expended for such construction are equitably 
     apportioned in accordance with regional needs; and
       ``(3) the Secretary's participation in the construction of 
     dredged material disposal facilities does not result in 
     unfair competition with potential private sector providers of 
     such facilities.''.
       (e) Eligible Operations and Maintenance Defined.--Section 
     214(2) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2241; 100 Stat. 4108) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A)--
       (A) by inserting ``Federal'' after ``means all'';
       (B) by inserting ``(i)'' after ``including''; and
       (C) by inserting before the period at the end the 
     following: ``; (ii) the construction of dredged material 
     disposal facilities that are necessary for the operation and 
     maintenance of any harbor or inland harbor; (iii) dredging 
     and disposing of contaminated sediments which are in or which 
     affect the maintenance of Federal navigation channels; (iv) 
     mitigating for impacts resulting from Federal navigation 
     operation and maintenance activities; and (v) operating and 
     maintaining dredged material disposal facilities''; and
       (2) in subparagraph (C) by striking ``rights-of-way, or 
     dredged material disposal areas,'' and inserting ``or rights-
     of-way,''.
       (f) Amendment of Cooperation Agreement.--If requested by 
     the non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall amend a project 
     cooperation agreement executed on or before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act to reflect the application of the 
     amendments made by this section to any project for which a 
     contract for construction has not been awarded on or before 
     such date of enactment.
       (g) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section (including the 
     amendments made by this section) shall increase, or result in 
     the increase of, the non-Federal share of the costs of--
       (1) any dredged material disposal facility authorized 
     before the date of the enactment of this Act, including any 
     facility authorized by section 123 of the River and Harbor 
     Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1823); or
       (2) any dredged material disposal facility that is 
     necessary for the construction or maintenance of a project 
     authorized before the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 202. FLOOD CONTROL POLICY.

       (a) Flood Control Cost Sharing.--
       (1) Increased non-federal contributions.--Subsections (a) 
     and (b) of section 103 of the Water Resources Development Act 
     of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(a) and (b)) are each amended by 
     striking ``25 percent'' each place it appears and inserting 
     ``35 percent''.
       (2) Applicability.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) 
     shall apply to any project authorized after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act and to any flood control project which 
     is not specifically authorized by Congress for which a 
     Detailed Project Report is approved after such date of 
     enactment or, in the case of a project for which no Detailed 
     Project Report is prepared, construction is initiated after 
     such date of enactment.
       (b) Ability To Pay.--
       (1) In general.--Section 103(m) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 
     2213(m)) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(m) Ability To Pay.--
       ``(1) In general.--Any cost-sharing agreement under this 
     section for flood control or agricultural water supply shall 
     be subject to the ability of a non-Federal interest to pay.
       ``(2) Criteria and procedures.--The ability of any non-
     Federal interest to pay shall be determined by the Secretary 
     in accordance with criteria and procedures in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1996; except that such criteria and 
     procedures shall be revised within 6 months after the date of 
     such enactment to reflect the requirements of paragraph (3).
       ``(3) Revision of procedures.--In revising procedures 
     pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary--
       ``(A) shall consider--
       ``(i) per capita income data for the county or counties in 
     which the project is to be located; and
       ``(ii) the per capita non-Federal cost of construction of 
     the project for the county or counties in which the project 
     is to be located;
       ``(B) shall not consider criteria (other than criteria 
     described in subparagraph (A)) in effect on the day before 
     the date of the enactment of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1996; and
       ``(C) may consider additional criteria relating to the non-
     Federal interest's financial ability to carry out its cost-
     sharing responsibilities, to the extent that the application 
     of such criteria does not eliminate areas from eligibility 
     for a reduction in the non-Federal share as determined under 
     subparagraph (A).
       ``(4) Non-federal share.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), 
     the Secretary shall reduce or eliminate the requirement that 
     a non-Federal interest make a cash contribution for any 
     project that is determined to be eligible for a reduction in 
     the non-Federal share under procedures in effect under 
     paragraphs (1), (2), and (3).''.
       (2) Applicability.--
       (A) Generally.--Subject to subparagraph (C), the amendment 
     made by paragraph (1) shall apply to any project, or 
     separable element thereof, with respect to which the 
     Secretary and the non-Federal interest have not entered into 
     a project cooperation agreement on or before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (B) Amendment of cooperation agreement.--If requested by 
     the non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall amend a project 
     cooperation agreement executed on or before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act to reflect the application of the 
     amendment made by paragraph (1) to any project for which a 
     contract for construction has not been awarded on or before 
     such date of enactment.
       (C) Non-federal option.--If requested by the non-Federal 
     interest, the Secretary shall apply the criteria and 
     procedures established pursuant to section 103(m) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 as in effect on the 
     day before the date of the enactment of this Act for projects 
     that are authorized before the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.
       (c) Flood Plain Management Plans.--
       (1) In general.--Section 402 of such Act (33 U.S.C. 701b-
     12; 100 Stat. 4133) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 402. FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

       ``(a) Compliance With Flood Plain Management and Insurance 
     Programs.--Before construction of any project for local flood 
     protection or any project for hurricane or storm damage 
     reduction and involving Federal assistance from the 
     Secretary, the non-Federal interest shall agree to 
     participate in and comply with applicable Federal flood plain 
     management and flood insurance programs.
       ``(b) Flood Plain Management Plans.--Within 1 year after 
     the date of signing a project cooperation agreement for 
     construction of a project to which subsection (a) applies, 
     the non-Federal interest shall prepare a flood plain 
     management plan designed to reduce the impacts of future 
     flood events in the project area. Such plan shall be 
     implemented by the non-Federal interest not later than 1 year 
     after completion of construction of the project.
       ``(c) Guidelines.--
       ``(1) In general.--Within 6 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop 
     guidelines for preparation of flood plain management plans by 
     non-Federal interests under subsection (b). Such guidelines 
     shall address potential measures, practices and policies to 
     reduce loss of life, injuries, damages to property and 
     facilities, public expenditures, and other adverse impacts 
     associated with flooding and to preserve and enhance natural 
     flood plain values.

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       ``(2) Limitation on statutory construction.--Nothing in 
     this subsection shall be construed to confer any regulatory 
     authority upon the Secretary.
       ``(d) Technical Support.--The Secretary is authorized to 
     provide technical support to a non-Federal interest for a 
     project to which subsection (a) applies for the development 
     and implementation of plans prepared under subsection (b).''.
       (2) Applicability.--The amendment made by paragraph (1) 
     shall apply to any project or separable element thereof with 
     respect to which the Secretary and the non-Federal interest 
     have not entered into a project cooperation agreement on or 
     before the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (d) Non-Structural Flood Control Policy.--
       (1) Review.--The Secretary shall conduct a review of 
     policies, procedures, and techniques relating to the 
     evaluation and development of flood control measures with a 
     view toward identifying impediments that may exist to 
     justifying non-structural flood control measures as 
     alternatives to structural measures.
       (2) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the findings on the review conducted 
     under this subsection, together with any recommendations for 
     modifying existing law to remove any impediments identified 
     under such review.
       (e) Emergency Response.--Section 5(a)(1) of the Act 
     entitled ``An Act authorizing the construction of certain 
     public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, and for 
     other purposes'', approved August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 
     701n(a)(1)), is amended by inserting before the first 
     semicolon the following: ``, or in implementation of 
     nonstructural alternatives to the repair or restoration of 
     such flood control work if requested by the non-Federal 
     sponsor''.
       (f) Nonstructural Alternatives.--Section 73 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 701b-11; 88 
     Stat. 32) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting 
     the following:
       ``(a) In the survey, planning, or design by any Federal 
     agency of any project involving flood protection, such 
     agency, with a view toward formulating the most economically, 
     socially, and environmentally acceptable means of reducing or 
     preventing flood damages, shall consider and address in 
     adequate detail nonstructural alternatives, including 
     measures that may be implemented by others, to prevent or 
     reduce flood damages. Such alternatives may include watershed 
     management, wetlands restoration, elevation or flood proofing 
     of structures, floodplain regulation, relocation, and 
     acquisition of floodplain lands for recreational, fish and 
     wildlife, and other public purposes.''.

     SEC. 203. FEASIBILITY STUDY COST-SHARING.

       (a) Non-Federal Share.--Section 105(a)(1) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(a)(1)) is 
     amended--
       (1) in the first sentence, by striking ``during the period 
     of such study'';
       (2) by inserting after the first sentence the following: 
     ``During the period of the study, the non-Federal share of 
     the cost of the study shall be not more than 50 percent of 
     the estimate of the cost of the study as contained in the 
     feasibility cost-sharing agreement. The cost estimate may 
     be amended only by mutual agreement of the Secretary and 
     the non-Federal interests. The non-Federal share of any 
     costs in excess of the cost estimate shall, except as 
     otherwise mutually agreed by the Secretary and the non-
     Federal interests, be payable after the project has been 
     authorized for construction and on the date on which the 
     Secretary and non-Federal interests enter into an 
     agreement pursuant to section 101(e) or 103(j). In the 
     event the project which is the subject of the study is not 
     authorized within the earlier of 5 years of the date of 
     the final report of the Chief of Engineers concerning such 
     study or 2 years of the date of termination of the study, 
     the non-Federal share of any such excess costs shall be 
     paid to the United States on the last day of such 
     period.''; and
       (3) in the second sentence, by striking ``such non-Federal 
     contribution'' and inserting ``the non-Federal share required 
     under this paragraph''.
       (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall apply notwithstanding any feasibility cost-sharing 
     agreement entered into by the Secretary and non-Federal 
     interests. Upon request of the non-Federal interest, the 
     Secretary shall amend any feasibility cost-sharing agreements 
     in effect on the date of enactment of this Act so as to 
     conform the agreements with the amendments.
       (c) Limitation on Statutory Construction.--Nothing in this 
     section or any amendment made by this section shall require 
     the Secretary to reimburse the non-Federal interests for 
     funds previously contributed for a study.

     SEC. 204. RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.

       (a) Review of Projects.--Section 1135(a) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a(a)) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``the operation of''; and
       (2) by inserting before the period at the end the 
     following: ``and to determine if the operation of such 
     projects has contributed to the degradation of the quality of 
     the environment''.
       (b) Program of Projects.--Section 1135(b) of such Act is 
     amended by striking the last 2 sentences of subsection (b).
       (c) Restoration of Environmental Quality.--Section 1135 of 
     such Act is further amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as 
     subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
     subsections:
       ``(c) Restoration of Environmental Quality.--If the 
     Secretary determines that construction of a water resource 
     project by the Secretary or operation of a water resources 
     project constructed by the Secretary has contributed to the 
     degradation of the quality of the environment, the Secretary 
     may undertake measures for restoration of environmental 
     quality and measures for enhancement of environmental quality 
     that are associated with the restoration, either through 
     modifications at the project site or at other locations that 
     have been affected by the construction or operation of the 
     project, if such measures do not conflict with the authorized 
     project purposes.
       ``(d) Non-Federal Share; Limitation on Maximum Federal 
     Expenditure.--The non-Federal share of the cost of any 
     modifications or measures carried out or undertaken pursuant 
     to subsection (b) or (c) of this section shall be 25 percent. 
     Not more than 80 percent of the non-Federal share may be in 
     kind, including a facility, supply, or service that is 
     necessary to carry out the modification. No more than 
     $5,000,000 in Federal funds may be expended on any single 
     modification or measure carried out or undertaken pursuant to 
     this section.''; and
       (3) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking 
     ``program conducted under subsection (b)'' and inserting 
     ``programs conducted under subsections (b) and (c)''.
       (d) Definition.--Section 1135 of such Act is further 
     amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Definition.--In this section the term `water 
     resources project constructed by the Secretary' includes a 
     water resources project constructed or funded jointly by the 
     Secretary and the head of any other Federal agency (including 
     the Natural Resources Conservation Service).''.

     SEC. 205. ENVIRONMENTAL DREDGING.

       Section 312 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 
     (104 Stat. 4639-4640) is amended--
       (1) in each of subsections (a), (b), and (c) by inserting 
     ``and remediate'' after ``remove'' each place it appears;
       (2) in subsection (b)(1) by inserting ``and remediation'' 
     after ``removal'' each place it appears;
       (3) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``$10,000,000'' and 
     inserting ``$30,000,000''; and
       (4) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:
       ``(f) In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall 
     give priority to work in the following areas:
       ``(1) Brooklyn Waterfront, New York.
       ``(2) Buffalo Harbor and River, New York.
       ``(3) Ashtabula River, Ohio.
       ``(4) Mahoning River, Ohio.
       ``(5) Lower Fox River, Wisconsin.''.

     SEC. 206. AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.

       (a) General Authority.--The Secretary is authorized to 
     carry out aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection 
     projects when the Secretary determines that such projects 
     will improve the quality of the environment and are in the 
     public interest and that the environmental and economic 
     benefits, both monetary and nonmonetary, of the project to be 
     undertaken pursuant to this section justify the cost.
       (b) Cost Sharing.--Non-Federal interests shall provide 50 
     percent of the cost of construction of any project carried 
     out under this section, including provision of all lands, 
     easements, rights-of-way, and necessary relocations.
       (c) Agreements.--Construction of a project under this 
     section shall be initiated only after a non-Federal interest 
     has entered into a binding agreement with the Secretary to 
     pay the non-Federal share of the costs of construction 
     required by this section and to pay 100 percent of any 
     operation, maintenance, and replacement and rehabilitation 
     costs with respect to the project in accordance with 
     regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
       (d) Cost Limitation.--Not more than $5,000,000 in Federal 
     funds may be allotted under this section for a project at any 
     single locality.
       (e) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated not to 
     exceed $25,000,000 annually to carry out this section.

     SEC. 207. BENEFICIAL USES OF DREDGED MATERIAL.

       Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4826) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
       ``(e) Selection of Dredged Material Disposal Method.--In 
     developing and carrying out a project for navigation 
     involving the disposal of dredged material, the Secretary may 
     select, with the consent of the non-Federal interest, a 
     disposal method that is not the least-cost option if the 
     Secretary determines that the incremental costs of such 
     disposal method are minimal and that the benefits to the 
     aquatic environment to be derived from such disposal method, 
     including the creation of wetlands and control of shoreline 
     erosion, justify its selection. The Federal share of such 
     incremental costs shall be determined in accordance with 
     subsection (c).''.

     SEC. 208. RECREATION POLICY AND USER FEES.

       (a) Recreation Policies.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide increased 
     emphasis on and opportunities for recreation at water 
     resources projects operated, maintained, or constructed by 
     the Corps of Engineers.
       (2) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on specific measures taken to implement 
     this subsection.
       (b) Recreation User Fees.--Section 210(b) of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-3(b)) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Use of fees collected at facility.--Subject to 
     advance appropriations, the Secretary of the Army shall 
     ensure that at least an

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     amount equal to the total amount of fees collected at any 
     project under this subsection in a fiscal year beginning 
     after September 30, 1996, are expended in the succeeding 
     fiscal year at such project for operation and maintenance of 
     recreational facilities at such project.''.

     SEC. 209. RECOVERY OF COSTS.

       Amounts recovered under section 107 of the Comprehensive 
     Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 
     1980 (42 U.S.C. 9607) for any response action taken by the 
     Secretary in support of the Army Civil Works program and any 
     other amounts recovered by the Secretary from a contractor, 
     insurer, surety, or other person to reimburse the Army for 
     any expenditure for environmental response activities in 
     support of the Army civil works program shall be credited to 
     the appropriate trust fund account from which the cost of 
     such response action has been paid or will be charged.

     SEC. 210. COST SHARING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 103(c) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(c)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (5);
       (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) and 
     inserting ``; and''; and
       (3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(7) subject to section 906 of this Act, environmental 
     protection and restoration: 50 percent.''.
       (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     apply only to projects authorized after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 211. CONSTRUCTION OF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS BY NON-
                   FEDERAL INTERESTS.

       (a) Authority.--Non-Federal interests are authorized to 
     undertake flood control projects in the United States, 
     subject to obtaining any permits required pursuant to Federal 
     and State laws in advance of actual construction.
       (b) Studies and Design Activities.--
       (1) By non-federal interests.--A non-Federal interest may 
     prepare, for review and approval by the Secretary, the 
     necessary studies and design documents for any construction 
     to be undertaken pursuant to subsection (a).
       (2) By secretary.--Upon request of an appropriate non-
     Federal interest, the Secretary may undertake all necessary 
     studies and design activities for any construction to be 
     undertaken pursuant to subsection (a) and provide technical 
     assistance in obtaining all necessary permits for such 
     construction if the non-Federal interest contracts with the 
     Secretary to furnish the United States funds for the studies 
     and design activities during the period that the studies and 
     design activities will be conducted.
       (c) Completion of Studies and Design Activities.--In the 
     case of any study or design documents for a flood control 
     project that were initiated before the date of the enactment 
     of this Act, the Secretary is authorized to complete and 
     transmit to the appropriate non-Federal interests the study 
     or design documents or, upon the request of such non-Federal 
     interests, to terminate the study or design activities and 
     transmit the partially completed study or design documents to 
     such non-Federal interests for completion. Studies and design 
     documents subject to this subsection shall be completed 
     without regard to the requirements of subsection (b).
       (d) Authority To Carry Out Improvement.--
       (1) In general.--Any non-Federal interest which has 
     received from the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) or (c) 
     a favorable recommendation to carry out a flood control 
     project or separable element thereof based on the results of 
     completed studies and design documents for the project or 
     element, may carry out the project or element if a final 
     environmental impact statement has been filed for the project 
     or element.
       (2) Permits.--Any plan of improvement proposed to be 
     implemented in accordance with this subsection shall be 
     deemed to satisfy the requirements for obtaining the 
     appropriate permits required under the Secretary's authority 
     and such permits shall be granted subject to the non-Federal 
     interest's acceptance of the terms and conditions of such 
     permits if the Secretary determines that the applicable 
     regulatory criteria and procedures have been satisfied.
       (3) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall monitor any project 
     for which a permit is granted under this subsection in order 
     to ensure that such project is constructed, operated, and 
     maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of 
     such permit.
       (e) Reimbursement.--
       (1) General rule.--Subject to appropriation Acts, the 
     Secretary is authorized to reimburse any non-Federal interest 
     an amount equal to the estimate of the Federal share, without 
     interest, of the cost of any authorized flood control 
     project, or separable element thereof, constructed pursuant 
     to this section--
       (A) if, after authorization and before initiation of 
     construction of the project or separable element, the 
     Secretary approves the plans for construction of such project 
     by the non-Federal interest; and
       (B) if the Secretary finds, after a review of studies and 
     design documents prepared pursuant to this section, that 
     construction of the project or separable element is 
     economically justified and environmentally acceptable.
       (2) Special rules.--
       (A) Reimbursement.--For work (including work associated 
     with studies, planning, design, and construction) carried out 
     by a non-Federal interest with respect to a project described 
     in subsection (f), the Secretary shall, subject to amounts 
     being made available in advance in appropriations Acts, 
     reimburse, without interest, the non-Federal interest an 
     amount equal to the estimated Federal share of the cost of 
     such work if such work is later recommended by the Chief of 
     Engineers and approved by the Secretary.
       (B) Credit.--If the non-Federal interest for a project 
     described in subsection (f) carries out work before 
     completion of a reconnaissance study by the Secretary and if 
     such work is determined by the Secretary to be compatible 
     with the project later recommended by the Secretary, the 
     Secretary shall credit the non-Federal interest for its share 
     of the cost of the project for such work.
       (3) Matters to be considered in reviewing plans.--In 
     reviewing plans under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
     consider budgetary and programmatic priorities and other 
     factors that the Secretary deems appropriate.
       (4) Monitoring.--The Secretary shall regularly monitor and 
     audit any project for flood control approved for construction 
     under this section by a non-Federal interest in order to 
     ensure that such construction is in compliance with the plans 
     approved by the Secretary and that the costs are reasonable.
       (5) Limitation on reimbursements.--No reimbursement shall 
     be made under this section unless and until the Secretary has 
     certified that the work for which reimbursement is requested 
     has been performed in accordance with applicable permits and 
     approved plans.
       (f) Specific Projects.--For the purpose of demonstrating 
     the potential advantages and effectiveness of non-Federal 
     implementation of flood control projects, the Secretary shall 
     enter into agreements pursuant to this section with non-
     Federal interests for development of the following flood 
     control projects by such interests:
       (1) Berryessa creek, california.--The Berryessa Creek 
     element of the project for flood control, Coyote and 
     Berryessa Creeks, California, authorized by section 101(a)(5) 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 
     4606); except that, subject to the approval of the Secretary 
     as provided by this section, the non-Federal interest may 
     design and construct an alternative to such element.
       (2) Los angeles county drainage area, california.--The 
     project for flood control, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, 
     California, authorized by section 101(b) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4611).
       (3) Stockton metropolitan area, california.--The project 
     for flood control, Stockton Metropolitan Area, California.
       (4) Upper guadalupe river, california.--The project for 
     flood control, Upper Guadalupe River, California.
       (5) Brays bayou, texas.--Flood control components 
     comprising the Brays Bayou element of the project for flood 
     control, Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries, Texas, authorized by 
     section 101(a)(21) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1990 (104 Stat. 4610); except that, subject to the approval 
     of the Secretary as provided by this section, the non-Federal 
     interest may design and construct an alternative to the 
     diversion component of such element.
       (6) Hunting bayou, texas.--The Hunting Bayou element of the 
     project for flood control, Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries, 
     Texas, authorized by such section; except that, subject to 
     the approval of the Secretary as provided by this section, 
     the non-Federal interest may design and construct an 
     alternative to such element.
       (7) White oak bayou, texas.--The project for flood control, 
     White Oak Bayou watershed, Texas.
       (g) Treatment of Flood Damage Prevention Measures.--For the 
     purposes of this section, flood damage prevention measures at 
     or in the vicinity of Morgan City and Berwick, Louisiana, 
     shall be treated as an authorized element of the Atchafalaya 
     Basin feature of the project for flood control, Mississippi 
     River and Tributaries.

     SEC. 212. ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS OF 
                   NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

       (a) Surveys, Plans, and Studies.--To encourage innovative 
     and environmentally sound engineering solutions and 
     innovative environmental solutions to problems of national 
     significance, the Secretary may undertake surveys, plans, and 
     studies and prepare reports which may lead to work under 
     existing civil works authorities or to recommendations for 
     authorizations.
       (b) Funding.--
       (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for 
     each fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1996.
       (2) Funding from other sources.--The Secretary may accept 
     and expend additional funds from other Federal agencies, 
     States, or non-Federal entities for purposes of carrying out 
     this section.

     SEC. 213. LEASE AUTHORITY.

       Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary 
     may lease space available in buildings for which funding for 
     construction or purchase was provided from the revolving fund 
     established by the 1st section of the Civil Functions 
     Appropriations Act, 1954 (33 U.S.C. 576; 67 Stat. 199) under 
     such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Secretary. 
     The proceeds from such leases shall be credited to the 
     revolving fund for the purposes set forth in such Act.

     SEC. 214. COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.

       (a) Funding From Other Federal Sources.--Section 7 of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4022-4023) 
     is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a) by inserting ``civil works'' before 
     ``mission''; and
       (2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
       ``(e) Funding From Other Federal Sources.--The Secretary 
     may accept and expend additional funds from other Federal 
     programs, including other Department of Defense programs, to 
     carry out the purposes of this section.''.
       (b) Pre-Agreement Temporary Protection of Technology.--Such 
     section 7 is further amended--

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       (1) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as 
     subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(b) Pre-Agreement Temporary Protection of Technology.--
       ``(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines that 
     information developed as a result of research and development 
     activities conducted by the Corps of Engineers is likely to 
     be subject to a cooperative research and development 
     agreement within 2 years of its development and that such 
     information would be a trade secret or commercial or 
     financial information that would be privileged or 
     confidential if the information had been obtained from a non-
     Federal party participating in a cooperative research and 
     development agreement under section 12 of the Stevenson-
     Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, the Secretary may 
     provide appropriate protection against the dissemination of 
     such information, including exemption from subchapter II of 
     chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, until the earlier 
     of the date the Secretary enters into such an agreement with 
     respect to such technology or the last day of the 2-year 
     period beginning on the date of such determination.
       ``(2) Treatment.--Any technology covered by this section 
     which becomes the subject of a cooperative research and 
     development agreement shall be accorded the protection 
     provided under section 12(c)(7)(B) of such Act (15 U.S.C. 
     3710a(c)(7)(B)) as if such technology had been developed 
     under a cooperative research and development agreement.''; 
     and
       (3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking 
     ``(b)'' and inserting ``(c)''.

     SEC. 215. DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.

       (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the 
     ``National Dam Safety Program Act of 1996''.
       (b) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) Dams are an essential part of the national 
     infrastructure. Dams fail from time to time with catastrophic 
     results; thus, dam safety is a vital public concern.
       (2) Dam failures have caused, and can cause in the future, 
     enormous loss of life, injury, destruction of property, and 
     economic and social disruption.
       (3) Some dams are at or near the end of their structural, 
     useful, or operational life. With respect to future dam 
     failures, the loss, destruction, and disruption can be 
     substantially reduced through the development and 
     implementation of dam safety hazard reduction measures, 
     including--
       (A) improved design and construction standards and 
     practices supported by a national dam performance resource 
     bank;
       (B) safe operations and maintenance procedures;
       (C) early warning systems;
       (D) coordinated emergency preparedness plans; and
       (E) public awareness and involvement programs.
       (4) Dam safety problems persist nationwide. The diversity 
     in Federal and State dam safety programs calls for national 
     leadership in a cooperative effort involving Federal and 
     State governments and the private sector. An expertly staffed 
     and adequately financed dam safety hazard reduction program, 
     based on Federal, State, local, and private research, 
     planning, decisionmaking, and contributions, would reduce the 
     risk of such loss, destruction, and disruption from dam 
     failure by an amount far greater than the cost of such 
     program.
       (5) There is a fundamental need for a national dam safety 
     program and the need will continue. An effective national 
     program in dam safety hazards reduction will require input 
     from and review by Federal and non-Federal experts in dams 
     design, construction, operation, and maintenance and in the 
     practical application of dam failure hazards reduction 
     measures. At the present time, there is no national dam 
     safety program.
       (6) The coordinating authority for national leadership is 
     provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's 
     (hereinafter in this section referred to as ``FEMA'') dam 
     safety program through Executive Order 12148 in coordination 
     with appropriate Federal agencies and the States.
       (7) While FEMA's dam safety program shall continue as a 
     proper Federal undertaking and shall provide the foundation 
     for a National Dam Safety Program, statutory authority to 
     meet increasing needs and to discharge Federal 
     responsibilities in national dam safety is needed.
       (8) Statutory authority will strengthen FEMA's leadership 
     role, will codify the national dam safety program, and will 
     authorize the Director of FEMA (hereinafter in this section 
     referred to as the ``Director'') to communicate directly with 
     Congress on authorizations and appropriations and to build 
     upon the hazard reduction aspects of national dam safety.
       (c) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to reduce 
     the risks to life and property from dam failure in the United 
     States through the establishment and maintenance of an 
     effective national dam safety program which will bring 
     together the Federal and non-Federal communities' expertise 
     and resources to achieve national dam safety hazard 
     reduction. It is not the intent of this section to preempt 
     any other Federal or State authorities nor is the intent of 
     this section to mandate State participation in the grant 
     assistance program to be established under this section.
       (d) Definitions.--In this section, the following 
     definitions apply:
       (1) Federal agency.--The term ``Federal agency'' means any 
     Federal agency that designs, finances, constructs, owns, 
     operates, maintains, or regulates the construction, 
     operation, or maintenance of any dam.
       (2) Non-federal agency.--The term ``non-Federal agency'' 
     means any State agency that has regulatory authority over the 
     safety of non-Federal dams.
       (3) Federal guidelines for dam safety.--The term ``Federal 
     Guidelines for Dam Safety'' refers to a FEMA publication 
     number 93, dated June 1979, which defines management 
     practices for dam safety at all Federal agencies.
       (4) Program.--The term ``program'' means the national dam 
     safety program established under subsection (e).
       (5) Dam.--The term ``dam'' means any artificial barrier 
     with the ability to impound water, wastewater, or liquid-
     borne materials for the purpose of storage or control of 
     water which is--
       (A) 25 feet or more in height from (i) the natural bed of 
     the stream or watercourse measured at the downstream toe of 
     the barrier, or (ii) from the lowest elevation of the outside 
     limit of the barrier if the barrier is not across a stream 
     channel or watercourse, to the maximum water storage 
     elevation; or
       (B) has an impounding capacity for maximum storage 
     elevation of 50 acre-feet or more.

     Such term does not include any such barrier which is not 
     greater than 6 feet in height regardless of storage capacity 
     or which has a storage capacity at maximum water storage 
     elevation not greater than 15 acre-feet regardless of height, 
     unless such barrier, due to its location or other physical 
     characteristics, is likely to pose a significant threat to 
     human life or property in the event of its failure. Such term 
     does not include a levee.
       (6) Hazard reduction.--The term ``hazard reduction'' means 
     those efforts utilized to reduce the potential consequences 
     of dam failure to life and property.
       (7) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the 50 States 
     of the United States, the District of Columbia, the 
     Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, 
     American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana 
     Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United 
     States.
       (8) Participating state.--The term ``participating State'' 
     means any State that elects to participate in the grant 
     assistance program established under this Act.
       (9) United states.--The term ``United States'' means, when 
     used in a geographical sense, all of the States.
       (10) Model state dam safety program.--The term ``Model 
     State Dam Safety Program'' refers to a document, published by 
     FEMA (No. 123, dated April 1987) and its amendments, 
     developed by State dam safety officials, which acts as a 
     guideline to State dam safety agencies for establishing a dam 
     safety regulatory program or improving an already-established 
     program.
       (e) National Dam Safety Program.--
       (1) Authority.--The Director, in consultation with 
     appropriate Federal agencies, State dam safety agencies, and 
     the National Dam Safety Review Board established by paragraph 
     (5)(C), shall establish and maintain, in accordance with the 
     provisions and policies of this Act, a coordinated national 
     dam safety program. This program shall--
       (A) be administered by FEMA to achieve the objectives set 
     forth in paragraph (3);
       (B) involve, where appropriate, the Departments of 
     Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Labor, the 
     Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory 
     Commission, the International Boundaries Commission (United 
     States section), the Tennessee Valley Authority, and FEMA; 
     and
       (C) include each of the components described in paragraph 
     (4), the implementation plan described in paragraph (5), and 
     the assistance for State dam safety programs to be provided 
     under this section.
       (2) Duties.--The Director--
       (A) within 270 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, shall develop the implementation plan described in 
     paragraph (5);
       (B) within 300 days after such date of enactment, shall 
     submit to the appropriate authorizing committees of Congress 
     the implementation plan described in paragraph (5); and
       (C) by rule within 360 days after such date of enactment--
       (i) shall develop and implement the national dam safety 
     program under this section;
       (ii) shall establish goals, priorities, and target dates 
     for implementation of the program; and
       (iii) shall provide a method for cooperation and 
     coordination with, and assistance to (as feasible), 
     interested governmental entities in all States.
       (3) Objectives.--The objectives of the national dam safety 
     program are as follows:
       (A) To ensure that new and existing dams are safe through 
     the development of technologically and economically feasible 
     programs and procedures for national dam safety hazard 
     reduction.
       (B) To encourage acceptable engineering policies and 
     procedures used for dam site investigation, design, 
     construction, operation and maintenance, and emergency 
     preparedness.
       (C) To encourage establishment and implementation of 
     effective dam safety programs in each participating State 
     based on State standards.
       (D) To develop and encourage public awareness projects to 
     increase public acceptance and support of State dam safety 
     programs.
       (E) To develop technical assistance materials for Federal 
     and non-Federal dam safety programs.
       (F) To develop mechanisms with which to provide Federal 
     technical assistance for dam safety to the non-Federal 
     sector.
       (4) Components.--
       (A) In general.--The national dam safety program shall 
     consist of a Federal element and a non-Federal element and 3 
     functional activities: leadership, technical assistance, and 
     public awareness.

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       (B) Elements.--
       (i) Federal element.--The Federal element of the program 
     incorporates all the activities and practices undertaken by 
     Federal agencies to implement the Federal Guidelines for Dam 
     Safety.
       (ii) Non-federal element.--The non-Federal element of the 
     program involves the activities and practices undertaken by 
     participating States, local governments, and the private 
     sector to safely build, regulate, operate, and maintain dams 
     and Federal activities which foster State efforts to develop 
     and implement effective programs for the safety of dams.
       (C) Activities.--
       (i) Leadership activity.--The leadership activity of the 
     program shall be the responsibility of FEMA. FEMA shall 
     coordinate Federal efforts in cooperation with appropriate 
     Federal agencies and State dam safety agencies.
       (ii) Technical assistance activity.--The technical 
     assistance activity of the program involves the transfer of 
     knowledge and technical information among the Federal and 
     non-Federal elements.
       (iii) Public awareness activity.--The public awareness 
     activity provides for the education of the public, including 
     State and local officials, to the hazards of dam failure and 
     ways to reduce the adverse consequences of dam failure and 
     related matters.
       (5) Grant assistance program.--The Director shall develop 
     an implementation plan which shall demonstrate dam safety 
     improvements through fiscal year 2001 and shall recommend 
     appropriate roles for Federal agencies and for State and 
     local units of government, individuals, and private 
     organizations. The implementation plan shall provide, at a 
     minimum, for the following:
       (A) Assistance program.--In order to encourage the 
     establishment and maintenance of effective programs intended 
     to ensure dam safety to protect human life and property and 
     to improve such existing programs, the Director shall 
     provide, from amounts made available under subsection (g) of 
     this section, assistance to participating States to establish 
     and maintain dam safety programs, first, according to the 
     basic provisions for a dam safety program listed below and, 
     second, according to more advanced requirements and standards 
     authorized by the review board under subparagraph (C) and the 
     Director with the assistance of established criteria such as 
     the Model State Dam Safety Program. Participating State dam 
     safety programs must be working toward meeting the following 
     primary criteria to be eligible for primary assistance or 
     must meet the following primary criteria prior to working 
     toward advanced assistance:
       (i) State legislation.--A dam safety program must be 
     authorized by State legislation to include, at a minimum, the 
     following:

       (I) Plan review and approval.--Authority to review and 
     approve plans and specifications to construct, enlarge, 
     modify, remove, or abandon dams.
       (II) Periodic inspections during construction.--Authority 
     to perform periodic inspections during construction for the 
     purpose of ensuring compliance with approved plans and 
     specifications.
       (III) State approval.--Upon completion of construction, a 
     requirement that, before operation of the structure, State 
     approval is received.
       (IV) Safety inspections.--Authority to require or perform 
     the inspection of all dams and reservoirs that pose a 
     significant threat to human life and property in the event of 
     failure at least every 5 years to determine their continued 
     safety and a procedure for more detailed and frequent safety 
     inspections.
       (V) Professional engineer.--A requirement that all 
     inspections be performed under the supervision of a 
     registered professional engineer with related experience in 
     dam design and construction.
       (VI) Orders.--Authority to issue orders, when appropriate, 
     to require owners of dams to perform necessary maintenance or 
     remedial work, revise operating procedures, or take other 
     actions, including breaching dams when deemed necessary.
       (VII) Regulations.--Rules and regulations for carrying out 
     the provisions of the State's legislative authority.
       (VIII) Emergency funds.--Necessary emergency funds to 
     assure timely repairs or other changes to, or removal of, a 
     dam in order to protect human life and property and, if the 
     owner does not take action, to take appropriate action as 
     expeditiously as possible.
       (IX) Emergency procedures.--A system of emergency 
     procedures that would be utilized in the event a dam fails or 
     in the event a dam's failure is imminent, together with an 
     identification of those dams where failure could be 
     reasonably expected to endanger human life and of the maximum 
     area that could be inundated in the event of a failure of the 
     dam, as well as identification of those necessary public 
     facilities that would be affected by such inundation.

       (ii) State appropriations.--State appropriations must be 
     budgeted to carry out the provisions of the State 
     legislation.
       (B) Work plan contracts.--The Director shall enter into 
     contracts with each participating State to determine a work 
     plan necessary for a particular State dam safety program to 
     reach a level of program performance previously agreed upon 
     in the contract. Federal assistance under this section shall 
     be provided to aid the State dam safety program in achieving 
     its goal.
       (C) National dam safety review board.--
       (i) In general.--There is authorized to be established a 
     National Dam Safety Review Board (hereinafter in this section 
     referred to as the ``Board''), which shall be responsible for 
     monitoring participating State implementation of the 
     requirements of the assistance program. The Board is 
     authorized to utilize the expertise of other agencies of the 
     United States and to enter into contracts for necessary 
     studies to carry out the requirements of this section. The 
     Board shall consist of 11 members selected for their 
     expertise in dam safety as follows:

       (I) 5 to represent FEMA, the Federal Energy Regulatory 
     Commission, and the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, and 
     Interior.
       (II) 5 members selected by the Director who are dam safety 
     officials of States.
       (III) 1 member selected by the Director to represent the 
     United States Committee on Large Dams.

       (ii) No compensation of members.--Each member of the Board 
     who is an officer or employee of the United States shall 
     serve without compensation in addition to compensation 
     received for the services of the member as an officer or 
     employee of the United States. Each member of the Board who 
     is not an officer or employee of the United States shall 
     serve without compensation.
       (iii) Travel expenses.--Each member of the Board shall be 
     allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of 
     subsistence, at rates authorized for an employee of an agency 
     under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States 
     Code, while away from home or regular place of business of 
     the member in the performance of services for the Board.
       (iv) Nonapplicability of federal advisory committee act.--
     The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not 
     apply to the Board.
       (D) Maintenance of effort.--No grant may be made to a 
     participating State under this subsection in any fiscal year 
     unless the State enters into such agreement with the Director 
     as the Director may require to ensure that the participating 
     State will maintain its aggregate expenditures from all other 
     sources for programs to assure dam safety for the protection 
     of human life and property at or above the average level of 
     such expenditures in its 2 fiscal years preceding the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.
       (E) Procedure for approval of state participation.--Any 
     program which is submitted to the Director for participation 
     in the assistance program under this subsection shall be 
     deemed approved 120 days following its receipt by the 
     Director unless the Director determines within such 120-day 
     period that the submitted program fails to reasonably meet 
     the requirements of subparagraphs (A) and (B). If the 
     Director determines the submitted program cannot be approved 
     for participation, the Director shall immediately notify the 
     State in writing, together with his or her reasons and those 
     changes needed to enable the submitted program to be 
     approved.
       (F) Review of state programs.--Utilizing the expertise of 
     the Board, the Director shall periodically review the 
     approved State dam safety programs. In the event the Board 
     finds that a program of a participating State has proven 
     inadequate to reasonably protect human life and property and 
     the Director agrees, the Director shall revoke approval of 
     the State's participation in the assistance program and 
     withhold assistance under this section, until the State 
     program has been reapproved.
       (G) Cooperation of federal agencies.--The head of any 
     Federal agency, when requested by any State dam safety 
     agency, shall provide information on the construction, 
     operation, or maintenance of any dam or allow officials of 
     the State agency to participate in any Federal inspection of 
     any dam.
       (H) Dam insurance report.--Within 180 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Director shall report to 
     the Congress on the availability of dam insurance and make 
     recommendations.
       (f) Biennial Report.--Within 90 days after the last day of 
     each odd-numbered fiscal year, the Director shall submit a 
     biennial report to Congress describing the status of the 
     program being implemented under this section and describing 
     the progress achieved by the Federal agencies during the 2 
     previous years in implementing the Federal Guidelines for Dam 
     Safety. Each such report shall include any recommendations 
     for legislative and other action deemed necessary and 
     appropriate. The report shall also include a summary of the 
     progress being made in improving dam safety by participating 
     States.
       (g) Authorizing of Appropriations.--
       (1) General program.--
       (A) Funding.--There are authorized to be appropriated to 
     the Director to carry out the provisions of subsections (e) 
     and (f) (in addition to any authorizations for similar 
     purposes included in other Acts and the authorizations set 
     forth in paragraphs (2) through (5) of this subsection)--
       (i) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
       (ii) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
       (iii) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1999;
       (iv) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2000; and
       (v) $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2001.
       (B) Apportionment formula.--
       (i) In general.--Subject to clause (ii), sums appropriated 
     under this paragraph shall be distributed annually among 
     participating States on the following basis: One-third among 
     those States determined in subsection (e) as qualifying for 
     funding, and two-thirds in proportion to the number of dams 
     and appearing as State-regulated dams on the National Dam 
     Inventory in each participating State that has been 
     determined in subsection (e)(5)(A) as qualifying for funding, 
     to the number of dams in all participating States.
       (ii) Limitation to 50 percent of cost.--In no event shall 
     funds distributed to any State under this paragraph exceed 50 
     percent of the reasonable cost of implementing an approved 
     dam safety program in such State.
       (iii) Allocation between primary and advanced assistance 
     programs.-- The Director and Review Board shall determine how 
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     funds appropriated under this paragraph is allotted to 
     participating States needing primary funding and those 
     needing advanced funding.
       (2) Training.--
       (A) In general.--The Director shall, at the request of any 
     State that has or intends to develop a dam safety program 
     under subsection (e)(5)(A), provide training for State dam 
     safety staff and inspectors.
       (B) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this paragraph $500,000 for each of fiscal years 
     1997 through 2001.
       (3) Research.--
       (A) In general.--The Director shall undertake a program of 
     technical and archival research in order to develop improved 
     techniques, historical experience, and equipment for rapid 
     and effective dam construction, rehabilitation, and 
     inspection, together with devices for the continued 
     monitoring, of dams for safety purposes.
       (B) State participation; reports.--The Director shall 
     provide for State participation in the research under this 
     paragraph and periodically advise all States and Congress of 
     the results of such research.
       (C) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this paragraph $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 
     1997 through 2001.
       (4) Dam inventory.--
       (A) Maintenance and publication.--The Secretary is 
     authorized to maintain and periodically publish updated 
     information on the inventory of dams.
       (B) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this paragraph $500,000 for each of fiscal years 
     1997 through 2001.
       (5) Personnel.--
       (A) Employment.--The Director is authorized to employ 
     additional staff personnel in numbers sufficient to carry out 
     the provisions of this section.
       (B) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this paragraph $400,000 for each of fiscal years 
     1997 through 2001.
       (6) Limitation.--No funds authorized by this section shall 
     be used to construct or repair any Federal or non-Federal 
     dams.
       (h) Conforming Amendments.--The Act entitled ``An Act to 
     authorize the Secretary of the Army to undertake a national 
     program of inspection of dams'', approved August 8, 1972 (33 
     U.S.C 467-467m; Public Law 92-367), is amended--
       (1) in the first section by striking ``means any artificial 
     barrier'' and all that follows through the period at the end 
     and inserting ``has the meaning such term has under 
     subsection (d) of the National Dam Safety Program Act of 
     1996.'';
       (2) by striking the 2d sentence of section 3;
       (3) by striking section 5 and sections 7 through 14; and
       (4) by redesignating section 6 as section 5.

     SEC. 216. MAINTENANCE, REHABILITATION, AND MODERNIZATION OF 
                   FACILITIES.

       In accomplishing the maintenance, rehabilitation, and 
     modernization of hydroelectric power generating facilities at 
     water resources projects under the jurisdiction of the 
     Department of the Army, the Secretary is authorized to 
     increase the efficiency of energy production and the capacity 
     of these facilities if, after consulting with other 
     appropriate Federal and State agencies, the Secretary 
     determines that such uprating--
       (1) is economically justified and financially feasible;
       (2) will not result in significant adverse effects on the 
     other purposes for which the project is authorized;
       (3) will not result in significant adverse environmental 
     impacts; and
       (4) will not involve major structural or operation changes 
     in the project.

     SEC. 217. LONG-TERM SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES.

       (a) Development.--The Secretary shall enter into 
     cooperative agreements with non-Federal sponsors of 
     navigation projects for development of long-term management 
     strategies for controlling sediments in such projects.
       (b) Contents of Strategies.--Each strategy developed under 
     this section for a navigation project--
       (1) shall include assessments of the following with respect 
     to the project: sediment rates and composition, sediment 
     reduction options, dredging practices, long-term management 
     of any dredged material disposal facilities, remediation of 
     such facilities, and alternative disposal and reuse options;
       (2) shall include a timetable for implementation of the 
     strategy; and
       (3) shall incorporate, as much as possible, relevant 
     ongoing planning efforts, including remedial action planning, 
     dredged material management planning, harbor and waterfront 
     development planning, and watershed management planning.
       (c) Consultation.--In developing strategies under this 
     section, the Secretary shall consult with interested Federal 
     agencies, States, and Indian tribes and provide an 
     opportunity for public comment.

     SEC. 218. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS.

       (a) Additional Capacity.--
       (1) Provided by secretary.--At the request of a non-Federal 
     project sponsor, the Secretary may provide additional 
     capacity at a dredged material disposal facility constructed 
     by the Secretary beyond that which would be required for 
     project purposes if the non-Federal project sponsor agrees to 
     pay, during the period of construction, all costs associated 
     with the construction of the additional capacity.
       (2) Cost recovery authority.--The non-Federal project 
     sponsor may recover the costs assigned to the additional 
     capacity through fees assessed on 3rd parties whose dredged 
     material is deposited in the facility and who enter into 
     agreements with the non-Federal sponsor for the use of such 
     facility. The amount of such fees may be determined by the 
     non-Federal sponsor.
       (b) Non-Federal use of Disposal Facilities.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary--
       (A) may permit the use of any dredged material disposal 
     facility under the jurisdiction of, or managed by, the 
     Secretary by a non-Federal interest if the Secretary 
     determines that such use will not reduce the availability of 
     the facility for project purposes; and
       (B) may impose fees to recover capital, operation, and 
     maintenance costs associated with such use.
       (2) Use of fees.--Notwithstanding section 401(c) of the 
     Federal Water Pollution Control Act but subject to advance 
     appropriations, any monies received through collection of 
     fees under this subsection shall be available to the 
     Secretary, and shall be used by the Secretary, for the 
     operation and maintenance of the disposal facility from which 
     they were collected.
       (c) Public-Private Partnerships.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary may carry out a program to 
     evaluate and implement opportunities for public-private 
     partnerships in the design, construction, management, or 
     operation of dredged material disposal facilties in 
     connection with construction or maintenance of Federal 
     navigation projects.
       (2) Private financing.--
       (A) Agreements.--In carrying out this subsection, the 
     Secretary may enter into an agreement with a project sponsor, 
     a private entity, or both for the acquisition, design, 
     construction, management, or operation of a dredged material 
     disposal facility (including any facility used to demonstrate 
     potential beneficial uses of dredged material) using funds 
     provided in whole or in part by the private entity.
       (B) Reimbursement.--If any funds provided by a private 
     entity are used to carry out a project under this subsection, 
     the Secretary may reimburse the private entity over a period 
     of time agreed to by the parties to the agreement through the 
     payment of subsequent user fees. Such fees may include the 
     payment of a disposal or tipping fee for placement of 
     suitable dredged material at the facility.
       (C) Amount of fees.--User fees paid pursuant to 
     subparagraph (B) shall be sufficient to repay funds 
     contributed by the private entity plus a reasonable return on 
     investment approved by the Secretary in cooperation with the 
     project sponsor and the private entity.
       (D) Federal share.--The Federal share of such fee shall be 
     equal to the percentage of the total cost which would 
     otherwise be borne by the Federal Government as required 
     pursuant to existing cost sharing requirements, including 
     section 103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (33 U.S.C. 2213) and section 204 of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2325).
       (E) Budget act compliance.--Any spending authority (as 
     defined in section 401(c)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act 
     of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 651(c)(2)) authorized by this section shall 
     be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are 
     provided in appropriation Acts.

     SEC. 219. OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL REQUIREMENT.

       (a) Penalty.--Section 16 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 
     U.S.C. 411; 30 Stat. 1153), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen'' each 
     place it appears and inserting ``13, 14, 15, 19, and 20''; 
     and
       (2) by striking ``not exceeding twenty-five hundred dollars 
     nor less than five hundred dollars'' and inserting ``of up to 
     $25,000 per day''.
       (b) General Authority.--Section 20 of the Act of March 3, 
     1899 (33 U.S.C. 415; 30 Stat. 1154), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``expense'' the first place it appears in 
     subsection (a) and inserting ``actual expense, including 
     administrative expenses,'';
       (2) in subsection (b) by striking ``cost'' and inserting 
     ``actual cost, including administrative costs,'';
       (3) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
       (4) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(b) Removal Requirement.--Within 24 hours after the 
     Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is 
     operating issues an order to stop or delay navigation in any 
     navigable waters of the United States because of conditions 
     related to the sinking or grounding of a vessel, the owner or 
     operator of the vessel, with the approval of the Secretary of 
     the Army, shall begin removal of the vessel using the most 
     expeditious removal method available or, if appropriate, 
     secure the vessel pending removal to allow navigation to 
     resume. If the owner or operator fails to begin removal or to 
     secure the vessel pending removal or fails to complete 
     removal as soon as possible, the Secretary of the Army shall 
     remove or destroy the vessel using the summary removal 
     procedures under subsection (a) of this section.''.

     SEC. 220. SMALL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.

       Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 
     701r) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$12,500,000'' and inserting 
     ``$15,000,000''; and
       (2) by striking ``$500,000'' and inserting ``$1,500,000''.

     SEC. 221. UNECONOMICAL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS.

       Section 221(a) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
     1962d-5b) is amended by striking the period at the end of the 
     first sentence and inserting the following: ``; except that 
     no such agreement shall be required if the Secretary 
     determines that the administrative costs associated with 
     negotiating, executing, or administering the agreement would 
     exceed the amount of the contribution required from the non-
     Federal interest and are less than $25,000.''.

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     SEC. 222. PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO STATES.

       Section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 
     (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a) by inserting ``, watersheds, or 
     ecosystems'' after ``basins'';
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (2); and
       (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 
     (2) and (3), respectively; and
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) by striking ``$6,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$10,000,000''; and
       (B) by striking ``$300,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''.

     SEC. 223. CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSES.

       Section 211 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (33 U.S.C. 
     701u; 64 Stat. 183) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``continental limits of the''; and
       (2) by striking the 2d colon and all that follows through 
     ``for this purpose''.

     SEC. 224. STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY REVIEW PERIOD.

       The 1st section of the Act entitled ``An Act authorizing 
     the construction of certain public works on rivers and 
     harbors for flood control, and other purposes'', approved 
     December 22, 1944 (33 U.S.C. 701-1(a); 58 Stat. 888), is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``Within ninety'' and inserting ``Within 
     30''; and
       (2) by striking ``ninety-day period.'' and inserting ``30-
     day period.''.

     SEC. 225. LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT OF NON-FEDERAL COSTS 
                   PER PROJECT.

       Section 215(a) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
     1962d-5a(a)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$5,000,000''; and
       (2) by striking the final period.

     SEC. 226. AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL.

       (a) Additional Controlled Plants.--Section 104(a) of the 
     River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610(a)) is amended by 
     inserting after ``alligatorweed,'' the following: 
     ``melaleuca,''.
       (b) Authorization.--Section 104(b) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 
     610(b)) is amended by striking ``$12,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$15,000,000''.

     SEC. 227. SEDIMENTS DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGY.

       (a) Project Purpose.--Section 405(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2239 note; 106 Stat. 4863) 
     is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(3) Project purpose.--The purpose of the project to be 
     carried out under this section is to provide for the 
     development of 1 or more sediment decontamination 
     technologies on a pilot scale demonstrating a capacity of at 
     least 500,000 cubic yards per year.''.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--The first sentence of 
     section 405(c) of such Act is amended to read as follows: 
     ``There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this 
     section $10,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after 
     September 30, 1996.''.
       (c) Reports.--Section 405 of such Act is amended by adding 
     at the end the following:
       ``(d) Reports.--Not later than September 30, 1998, and 
     periodically thereafter, the Administrator and the Secretary 
     shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the 
     project to be carried out under this section, including an 
     assessment of the progress made in achieving the intent of 
     the program set forth in subsection (a)(3).''.

     SEC. 228. SHORE PROTECTION.

       (a) Declaration of Policy.--Subsection (a) of the first 
     section of the Act entitled ``An Act authorizing Federal 
     participation in the cost of protecting the shores of 
     publicly owned property'', approved August 13, 1946 (33 
     U.S.C. 426e; 60 Stat. 1056), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``damage to the shores'' and inserting 
     ``damage to the shores and beaches''; and
       (2) by striking ``the following provisions'' and all that 
     follows through the period at the end of subsection (a) and 
     inserting the following: ``this Act, to promote shore 
     protection projects and related research that encourage the 
     protection, restoration, and enhancement of sandy beaches, 
     including beach restoration and periodic beach nourishment, 
     on a comprehensive and coordinated basis by the Federal 
     Government, States, localities, and private enterprises. In 
     carrying out this policy, preference shall be given to areas 
     in which there has been a Federal investment of funds and 
     areas with respect to which the need for prevention or 
     mitigation of damage to shores and beaches is attributable to 
     Federal navigation projects or other Federal activities.''.
       (b) Nonpublic Shores.--Subsection (d) of such section is 
     amended by striking ``or from the protection of nearby public 
     property or'' and inserting ``, if there are sufficient 
     benefits, including benefits to local and regional economic 
     development and to the local and regional ecology (as 
     determined under subsection (e)(2)(B)), or''; and
       (c) Authorization of Projects.--Subsection (e) of such 
     section is amended--
       (1) by striking ``(e) No'' and inserting the following:
       ``(e) Authorization of Projects.--
       ``(1) In general.--No'';
       (2) by moving the remainder of the text of paragraph (1) 
     (as designated by paragraph (1) of this subsection) 2 ems to 
     the right; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(2) Studies.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall--
       ``(i) recommend to Congress studies concerning shore 
     protection projects that meet the criteria established under 
     this Act (including subparagraph (B)(iii)) and other 
     applicable law;
       ``(ii) conduct such studies as Congress requires under 
     applicable laws; and
       ``(iii) report the results of the studies to the 
     appropriate committees of Congress.
       ``(B) Recommendations for shore protection projects.--
       ``(i) In general.--The Secretary shall recommend to 
     Congress the authorization or reauthorization of shore 
     protection projects based on the studies conducted under 
     subparagraph (A).
       ``(ii) Considerations.--In making recommendations, the 
     Secretary shall consider the economic and ecological benefits 
     of a shore protection project and the ability of the non-
     Federal interest to participate in the project.
       ``(iii) Consideration of local and regional benefits.--In 
     analyzing the economic and ecological benefits of a shore 
     protection project, or a flood control or other water 
     resource project the purpose of which includes shore 
     protection, the Secretary shall consider benefits to local 
     and regional economic development, and to the local and 
     regional ecology, in calculating the full economic and 
     ecological justifications for the project.
       ``(C) Coordination of projects.--In conducting studies and 
     making recommendations for a shore protection project under 
     this paragraph, the Secretary shall--
       ``(i) determine whether there is any other project being 
     carried out by the Secretary or the head of another Federal 
     agency that may be complementary to the shore protection 
     project; and
       ``(ii) if there is such a complementary project, describe 
     the efforts that will be made to coordinate the projects.
       ``(3) Shore protection projects.--
       ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall construct, or cause 
     to be constructed, any shore protection project authorized by 
     Congress, or separable element of such a project, for which 
     funds have been appropriated by Congress.
       ``(B) Agreements.--
       ``(i) Requirement.--After authorization by Congress, and 
     before commencement of construction, of a shore protection 
     project or separable element, the Secretary shall enter into 
     a written agreement with a non-Federal interest with respect 
     to the project or separable element.
       ``(ii) Terms.--The agreement shall--

       ``(I) specify the life of the project; and
       ``(II) ensure that the Federal Government and the non-
     Federal interest will cooperate in carrying out the project 
     or separable element.

       ``(C) Coordination of projects.--In constructing a shore 
     protection project or separable element under this paragraph, 
     the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, coordinate 
     the project or element with any complementary project 
     identified under paragraph (2)(C).
       ``(4) Report to congress.--The Secretary shall report 
     biennially to the appropriate committees of Congress on the 
     status of all ongoing shore protection studies and shore 
     protection projects carried out under the jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary.''.
       (d) Requirement of Agreements Prior to Reimbursements.--
       (1) Small shore protection projects.--Section 2 of the Act 
     entitled ``An Act authorizing Federal participation in the 
     cost of protecting the shores of publicly owned property'', 
     approved August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C. 426f; 60 Stat. 1056), is 
     amended--
       (A) by striking ``Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Army'' and 
     inserting the following:

     ``SEC. 2. REIMBURSEMENTS.

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary'';
       (B) in subsection (a) (as so designated)--
       (i) by striking ``local interests'' and inserting ``non-
     Federal interests'';
       (ii) by inserting ``or separable element of the project'' 
     after ``project''; and
       (iii) by inserting ``or separable elements'' after 
     ``projects'' each place it appears; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(b) Agreements.--
       ``(1) Requirement.--After authorization of reimbursement by 
     the Secretary under this section, and before commencement of 
     construction, of a shore protection project, the Secretary 
     shall enter into a written agreement with the non-Federal 
     interest with respect to the project or separable element.
       ``(2) Terms.--The agreement shall--
       ``(A) specify the life of the project; and
       ``(B) ensure that the Federal Government and the non-
     Federal interest will cooperate in carrying out the project 
     or separable element.''.
       (2) Other shoreline protection projects.--Section 
     206(e)(1)(A) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (33 U.S.C. 426i-1(e)(1)(A); 106 Stat. 4829) is amended by 
     inserting before the semicolon the following: ``and enters 
     into a written agreement with the non-Federal interest with 
     respect to the project or separable element (including the 
     terms of cooperation)''.
       (e) State and Regional Plans.--The Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing Federal participation in the cost of protecting 
     the shores of publicly owned property'', approved August 13, 
     1946, is further amended--
       (1) by redesignating section 4 (33 U.S.C. 426h) as section 
     5; and
       (2) by inserting after section 3 (33 U.S.C. 426g) the 
     following:

     ``SEC. 4. STATE AND REGIONAL PLANS.

       ``The Secretary may--
       ``(1) cooperate with any State in the preparation of a 
     comprehensive State or regional plan for the conservation of 
     coastal resources located within the boundaries of the State;
       ``(2) encourage State participation in the implementation 
     of the plan; and
       ``(3) submit to Congress reports and recommendations with 
     respect to appropriate Federal participation in carrying out 
     the plan.''.
       (f) Definitions.--
       (1) In general.--Section 5 of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing Federal participation in the cost of protecting 
     the shores of publicly owned property'', approved August 13, 
     1946 (33 U.S.C. 426h), (as redesignated by subsection (e)(1)) 
     is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 5. DEFINITIONS.

       ``In this Act, the following definitions apply:

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       ``(1) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the Secretary 
     of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
       ``(2) Separable element.--The term `separable element' has 
     the meaning provided by section 103(f) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(f)).
       ``(3) Shore.--The term `shore' includes each shoreline of 
     the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Gulf of Mexico, the 
     Great Lakes, and lakes, estuaries, and bays directly 
     connected therewith.
       ``(4) Shore protection project.--The term `shore protection 
     project' includes a project for beach nourishment, including 
     the replacement of sand.''.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--The Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing Federal participation in the cost of protecting 
     the shores of publicly owned property'', approved August 13, 
     1946, is amended--
       (A) in subsection (b)(3) of the first section (33 U.S.C. 
     426e(b)(3)) by striking ``of the Army, acting through the 
     Chief of Engineers,'' and by striking the final period; and
       (B) in section 3 (33 U.S.C. 426g) by striking ``Secretary 
     of the Army'' and inserting ``Secretary''.
       (g) Objectives of Projects.--Section 209 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962-2; 84 Stat. 1829) is 
     amended by inserting ``(including shore protection projects 
     such as projects for beach nourishment, including the 
     replacement of sand)'' after ``water resource projects''.

     SEC. 229. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 1001(b)(2) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(2)) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Before'' at the beginning of the second 
     sentence and inserting ``Upon''; and
       (2) by inserting ``planning, designing, or'' before 
     ``construction'' in the last sentence.
       (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 52 of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1988 (33 U.S.C. 579a note; 102 Stat. 4044) 
     is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), and (e) as 
     subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), respectively.

     SEC. 230. SUPPORT OF ARMY CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM.

       (a) General Authority.--In carrying out research and 
     development in support of the civil works program of the 
     Department of the Army, the Secretary may utilize contracts, 
     cooperative research and development agreements, cooperative 
     agreements, and grants with non-Federal entities, including 
     State and local governments, colleges and universities, 
     consortia, professional and technical societies, public and 
     private scientific and technical foundations, research 
     institutions, educational organizations, and nonprofit 
     organizations.
       (b) Special Rules.--With respect to contracts for research 
     and development, the Secretary may include requirements that 
     have potential commercial application and may also use such 
     potential application as an evaluation factor where 
     appropriate.

     SEC. 231. BENEFITS TO NAVIGATION.

       In evaluating potential improvements to navigation and the 
     maintenance of navigation projects, the Secretary shall 
     consider, and include for purposes of project justification, 
     economic benefits generated by cruise ships as commercial 
     navigation benefits.

     SEC. 232. LOSS OF LIFE PREVENTION.

       Section 904 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (33 U.S.C. 2281) is amended by inserting ``including the loss 
     of life which may be associated with flooding and coastal 
     storm events,'' after ``costs,''.

     SEC. 233. SCENIC AND AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS.

       In conducting studies of potential water resources 
     projects, the Secretary shall consider measures to preserve 
     and enhance scenic and aesthetic qualities in the vicinity of 
     such projects.

     SEC. 234. REMOVAL OF STUDY PROHIBITIONS.

       Nothing in section 208 of the Urgent Supplemental 
     Appropriations Act, 1986 (100 Stat. 749), section 505 of the 
     Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1993 (106 
     Stat. 1343), or any other provision of law shall be deemed to 
     limit the authority of the Secretary to undertake studies for 
     the purpose of investigating alternative modes of financing 
     hydroelectric power facilities under the jurisdiction of the 
     Department of the Army with funds appropriated after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 235. SENSE OF CONGRESS; REQUIREMENT REGARDING NOTICE.

       (a) Purchase of American-Made Equipment and Products.--It 
     is the sense of Congress that, to the greatest extent 
     practicable, all equipment and products purchased with funds 
     made available under this Act should be American-made.
       (b) Notice to Recipients of Assistance.--In providing 
     financial assistance under this Act, the Secretary, to the 
     greatest extent practicable, shall provide to each recipient 
     of the assistance a notice describing the statement made in 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 236. RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

       Section 310 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 
     (33 U.S.C. 2319; 104 Stat. 4639) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (a); and
       (2) by striking  ``(b)  Public  Participa-tion.--''.

     SEC. 237. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

       (a) Section  203 of 1992 Act.--Section 203(b) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4826) is amended 
     by striking ``(8662)'' and inserting ``(8862)''.
       (b) Section  225 of 1992 Act.--Section 225(c) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4838) is amended 
     by striking ``(8662)'' in the second sentence and inserting 
     ``(8862)''.
                    TITLE III--PROJECT MODIFICATIONS

     SEC. 301. MOBILE HARBOR, ALABAMA.

       The undesignated paragraph under the heading ``mobile 
     harbor, alabama'' in section 201(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4090) is amended by 
     striking the first semicolon and all that follows and 
     inserting a period and the following: ``In disposing of 
     dredged material from such project, the Secretary, after 
     compliance with applicable laws and after opportunity for 
     public review and comment, may consider alternatives to 
     disposal of such material in the Gulf of Mexico, including 
     environmentally acceptable alternatives for beneficial uses 
     of dredged material and environmental restoration.''.

     SEC. 302. ALAMO DAM, ARIZONA.

       The project for flood control and other purposes, Alamo Dam 
     and Lake, Arizona, authorized by section 10 of the River and 
     Harbor Act of December 22, 1944, (58 Stat. 900), is modified 
     to authorize the Secretary to operate the Alamo Dam to 
     provide fish and wildlife benefits both upstream and 
     downstream of the Dam. Such operation shall not reduce flood 
     control and recreation benefits provided by the project.

     SEC. 303. NOGALES WASH AND TRIBUTARIES, ARIZONA.

       The project for flood control, Nogales Wash and 
     tributaries, Arizona, authorized by section 101(a)(4) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606), is 
     modified to direct the Secretary to permit the non-Federal 
     contribution for the project to be determined in accordance 
     with sections 103(k) and 103(m) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 and to direct the Secretary to enter 
     into negotiations with non-Federal interests pursuant to 
     section 103(l) of such Act concerning the timing of the 
     initial payment of the non-Federal contribution.

     SEC. 304. PHOENIX, ARIZONA.

       Section 321 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4848) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``control'' and inserting ``control, 
     ecosystem restoration,''; and
       (2) by striking ``$6,500,000.'' and inserting 
     ``$17,500,000.''.

     SEC. 305. SAN FRANCISCO RIVER AT CLIFTON, ARIZONA.

       The project for flood control, San Francisco River, 
     Clifton, Arizona, authorized by section 101(a)(3) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project 
     at a total cost of $21,100,000, with an estimated Federal 
     cost of $13,800,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $7,300,000.

     SEC. 306. CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.

       The project for navigation, Channel Islands Harbor, Port of 
     Hueneme, California, authorized by section 101 of the River 
     and Harbor Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1252) is modified to direct 
     the Secretary to pay 100 percent of the costs of dredging the 
     Channel Islands Harbor sand trap.

     SEC. 307. GLENN-COLUSA, CALIFORNIA.

       The project for flood control, Sacramento River, 
     California, authorized by section 2 of the Act entitled ``An 
     Act to provide for the control of the floods of the 
     Mississippi River and the Sacramento River, California, and 
     for other purposes'', approved March 1, 1917 (39 Stat. 948), 
     and as modified by section 102 of the Energy and Water 
     Development Appropriations Act, 1990 (103 Stat. 649), is 
     further modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the 
     portion of the project at Glenn-Colusa, California, at a 
     total cost of $14,200,000.

     SEC. 308. LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH HARBORS, SAN PEDRO BAY, 
                   CALIFORNIA.

       The navigation project for Los Angeles and Long Beach 
     Harbors, San Pedro Bay, California, authorized by section 
     201(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
     Stat. 4091), is modified to provide that, notwithstanding 
     section 101(a)(4) of such Act, the cost of the relocation of 
     the sewer outfall by the Port of Los Angeles shall be 
     credited toward the payment required from the non-Federal 
     interest by section 101(a)(2) of such Act.

     SEC. 309. OAKLAND HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.

       The projects for navigation, Oakland Outer Harbor, 
     California, and Oakland Inner Harbor, California, authorized 
     by section 202 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (100 Stat. 4092), are modified by combining the 2 projects 
     into 1 project, to be designated as the Oakland Harbor, 
     California, project. The Oakland Harbor, California, project 
     shall be prosecuted by the Secretary substantially in 
     accordance with the plans and subject to the conditions 
     recommended in the reports designated in such section 202, at 
     a total cost of $90,850,000, with an estimated Federal cost 
     of $59,150,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $31,700,000. The non-Federal share of project costs and any 
     available credits toward the non-Federal share shall be 
     calculated on the basis of the total cost of the combined 
     project.

     SEC. 310. QUEENSWAY BAY, CALIFORNIA.

       Section 4(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 
     (102 Stat. 4016) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following sentence: ``In addition, the Secretary shall 
     perform advance maintenance dredging in the Queensway Bay 
     Channel, California, at a total cost of $5,000,000.''.

     SEC. 311. SAN LUIS REY, CALIFORNIA.

       The project for flood control of the San Luis Rey River, 
     California, authorized pursuant to section 201 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5; 79 Stat. 1073-1074), 
     is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the 
     project at a total cost not to exceed $81,600,000 with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $61,100,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $20,500,000.

     SEC. 312. THAMES RIVER, CONNECTICUT.

       (a) Reconfiguration of Turning Basin.--The project for 
     navigation, Thames River, Connecticut, authorized by the 
     first section of the

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     Act entitled ``An Act authorizing construction, repair, and 
     preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, 
     and for other purposes'', approved August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 
     1029), is modified to make the turning basin have the 
     following alignment: Starting at a point on the eastern limit 
     of the existing project, N251052.93, E783934.59, thence 
     running north 5 degrees 25 minutes 21.3 seconds east 341.06 
     feet to a point, N251392.46, E783966.82, thence running north 
     47 degrees 24 minutes 14.0 seconds west 268.72 feet to a 
     point, N251574.34, E783769.00, thence running north 88 
     degrees 41 minutes 52.2 seconds west 249.06 feet to a point, 
     N251580.00, E783520.00, thence running south 46 degrees 16 
     minutes 22.9 seconds west 318.28 feet to a point, N251360.00, 
     E783290.00, thence running south 19 degrees 01 minute 32.2 
     seconds east 306.76 feet to a point, N251070.00, E783390.00, 
     thence running south 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east 
     155.56 feet to a point, N250960.00, E783500.00 on the 
     existing western limit.
       (b) Non-Federal Responsibility for Initial Dredging.--Any 
     required initial dredging of the widened portions of the 
     turning basin identified in subsection (a) shall be 
     accomplished at non-Federal expense.
       (c) Conforming Deauthorization.--Those portions of the 
     existing turning basin which are not included in the 
     reconfigured turning basin as described in subsection (a) 
     shall no longer be authorized after the date of the enactment 
     of this Act.

     SEC. 313. POTOMAC RIVER, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

       The project for flood protection, Potomac River, 
     Washington, District of Columbia, authorized by section 5 of 
     the Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (74 Stat. 1574), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the project 
     substantially in accordance with the General Design 
     Memorandum dated May 1992 at a Federal cost of $1,800,000; 
     except that a temporary closure may be used instead of a 
     permanent structure at 17th Street. Operation and maintenance 
     of the project shall be a Federal responsibility.

     SEC. 314. CANAVERAL HARBOR, FLORIDA.

       The project for navigation, Canaveral Harbor, Florida, 
     authorized by section 101(7) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to reclassify the removal and 
     replacement of stone protection on both sides of the channel 
     as general navigation features. The Secretary shall reimburse 
     any costs that are incurred by the non-Federal sponsor in 
     connection with the reclassified work and that the Secretary 
     determines to be in excess of the non-Federal share of costs 
     for general navigation features. The Federal and non-Federal 
     shares of the cost of the reclassified work shall be 
     determined in accordance with section 101 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986.

     SEC. 315. CAPTIVA ISLAND, FLORIDA.

       The project for shoreline protection, Captiva Island, Lee 
     County, Florida, authorized pursuant to section 201 of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1073), is modified to 
     direct the Secretary to reimburse the non-Federal interest 
     for beach renourishment work accomplished by such interest as 
     if such work occurred after execution of the agreement 
     entered into pursuant to section 215 of the Flood Control Act 
     of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5) with respect to such project.

     SEC. 316. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA, CANAL 51.

       The project for flood protection of West Palm Beach, 
     Florida (C-51), authorized by section 203 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1183), is modified to provide 
     for the construction of an enlarged stormwater detention 
     area, Storm Water Treatment Area 1 East, generally in 
     accordance with the plan of improvements described in the 
     February 15, 1994, report entitled ``Everglades Protection 
     Project, Palm Beach County, Florida, Conceptual Design'', 
     with such modifications as are approved by the Secretary. The 
     additional work authorized by this subsection shall be 
     accomplished at Federal expense. Operation and maintenance of 
     the stormwater detention area shall be consistent with 
     regulations prescribed by the Secretary for the Central and 
     Southern Florida project, and all costs of such operation and 
     maintenance shall be provided by non-Federal interests.

     SEC. 317. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA, CANAL 111 (C-111).

       (a) In General.--The project for Central and Southern 
     Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act 
     of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176) and modified by section 203 of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 740-741), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to implement the recommended plan of 
     improvement contained in a report entitled ``Central and 
     Southern Florida Project, Final Integrated General 
     Reevaluation Report and Environmental Impact Statement, Canal 
     111 (C-111), South Dade County, Florida'', dated May 1994, 
     including acquisition by non-Federal interests of such 
     portions of the Frog Pond and Rocky Glades areas as are 
     needed for the project.
       (b) Cost Sharing.--
       (1) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of 
     implementing the plan of improvement shall be 50 percent.
       (2) Department of interior responsibility.--The Department 
     of the Interior shall pay 25 percent of the cost of acquiring 
     such portions of the Frog Pond and Rocky Glades areas as are 
     needed for the project. The amount paid by the Department of 
     the Interior shall be included as part of the Federal share 
     of the cost of implementing the plan.
       (3) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal share of 
     operation and maintenance costs of the improvements 
     undertaken pursuant to this subsection shall be 100 percent; 
     except that the Federal Government shall reimburse the non-
     Federal project sponsor 60 percent of the costs of operating 
     and maintaining pump stations that pump water into Taylor 
     Slough in the Everglades National Park.

     SEC. 318. JACKSONVILLE HARBOR (MILL COVE), FLORIDA.

       The project for navigation, Jacksonville Harbor (Mill 
     Cove), Florida, authorized by section 601(a) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4139-4140), is 
     modified to direct the Secretary to carry out a project for 
     flow and circulation improvement within Mill Cove, at a total 
     cost of $2,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $2,000,000.

     SEC. 319. PANAMA CITY BEACHES, FLORIDA.

       (a) In General.--The project for shoreline protection, 
     Panama City Beaches, Florida, authorized by section 501(a) of 
     the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4133), 
     is modified to direct the Secretary to enter into an 
     agreement with the non-Federal interest for carrying out such 
     project in accordance with section 206 of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4828).
       (b) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the progress made in carrying out this 
     section.

     SEC. 320. TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.

       The project for beach erosion control, Tybee Island, 
     Georgia, authorized pursuant to section 201 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5), is modified to 
     include as an integral part of the project the portion of the 
     ocean shore of Tybee Island located south of the existing 
     south terminal groin between 18th and 19th Streets.

     SEC. 321. WHITE RIVER, INDIANA.

       The project for flood control, Indianapolis on West Fork of 
     the White River, Indiana, authorized by section 5 of the 
     Flood Control Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1586), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to undertake riverfront 
     alterations as described in the Central Indianapolis 
     Waterfront Concept Master Plan, dated February 1994, at a 
     total cost of $85,975,000, with an estimated first Federal 
     cost of $39,975,000 and an estimated first non-Federal cost 
     of $46,000,000. The cost of work, including relocations 
     undertaken by the non-Federal interest after February 15, 
     1994, on features identified in the Master Plan shall be 
     credited toward the non-Federal share of project costs.

     SEC. 322. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

       The project for flood control, Chicagoland Underflow Plan, 
     Illinois, authorized by section 3(a)(5) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4013), is 
     modified to limit the capacity of the reservoir project not 
     to exceed 11,000,000,000 gallons or 32,000 acre-feet, to 
     provide that the reservoir project may not be located north 
     of 55th Street or west of East Avenue in the vicinity of 
     McCook, Illinois, and to provide that the reservoir project 
     may only be constructed on the basis of a specific plan that 
     has been evaluated by the Secretary under the provisions of 
     the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

     SEC. 323. CHICAGO LOCK AND THOMAS J. O'BRIEN LOCK, ILLINOIS.

       The project for navigation, Chicago Harbor, Lake Michigan, 
     Illinois, for which operation and maintenance responsibility 
     was transferred to the Secretary under chapter IV of title I 
     of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 (97 Stat. 311) 
     and section 107 of the Energy and Water Development 
     Appropriation Act, 1982 (95 Stat. 1137) is modified to direct 
     the Secretary to conduct a study to determine the feasibility 
     of making such structural repairs as are necessary to prevent 
     leakage through the Chicago Lock and the Thomas J. O'Brien 
     Lock, Illinois, and to determine the need for installing 
     permanent flow measurement equipment at such locks to measure 
     any leakage. The Secretary is authorized to carry out such 
     repairs and installations as are necessary following 
     completion of the study.

     SEC. 324. KASKASKIA RIVER, ILLINOIS.

       The project for navigation, Kaskaskia River, Illinois, 
     authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 
     (76 Stat. 1175), is modified to add fish and wildlife and 
     habitat restoration as project purposes.

     SEC. 325. LOCKS AND DAM 26, ALTON, ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI.

       Section 102(l) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1990 (104 Stat. 4613) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``, that requires no separable project 
     lands and'' and inserting ``on project lands and other 
     contiguous nonproject lands, including those lands referred 
     to as the Alton Commons. The recreational development'';
       (2) by inserting ``shall be'' before ``at a Federal 
     construction''; and
       (3) by striking ``. The recreational development'' and 
     inserting ``, and''.

     SEC. 326. NORTH BRANCH OF CHICAGO RIVER, ILLINOIS.

       The project for flood protection, North Branch of the 
     Chicago River, Illinois, authorized by section 401(a) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4115), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the project 
     in accordance with the report of the Corps of Engineers dated 
     March 1994, at a total cost of $34,228,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $20,905,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $13,323,000.

     SEC. 327. ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL.

       Section 314(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4847) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following: ``Such improvements shall include marina 
     development at Lock 14, to be carried out in consultation 
     with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, at a total 
     cost of $6,374,000.''.

     SEC. 328. HALSTEAD, KANSAS.

       The project for flood control, Halstead, Kansas, authorized 
     by section 401(a) of the Water

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     Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4116), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the project 
     in accordance with the report of the Corps of Engineers dated 
     March 19, 1993, at a total cost of $11,100,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $8,325,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $2,775,000.

     SEC. 329. LEVISA AND TUG FORKS OF THE BIG SANDY RIVER AND 
                   CUMBERLAND RIVER, KENTUCKY, WEST VIRGINIA, AND 
                   VIRGINIA.

       The project for flood control, Levisa and Tug Forks of the 
     Big Sandy River and Cumberland River, Kentucky, West 
     Virginia, and Virginia, authorized by section 202(a) of the 
     Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 
     Stat. 1339), is modified to provide that the minimum level of 
     flood protection to be afforded by the project shall be the 
     level required to provide protection from a 100-year flood or 
     from the flood of April 1977, whichever level of protection 
     is greater.

     SEC. 330. PRESTONBURG, KENTUCKY.

       Section 109(a) of Public Law 104-46 (109 Stat. 408) is 
     amended by striking ``Modification No. 2'' and inserting 
     ``Modification No. 3''.

     SEC. 331. COMITE RIVER, LOUISIANA.

       The Comite River Diversion project for flood control, 
     authorized as part of the project for flood control, Amite 
     River and Tributaries, Louisiana, by section 101(11) of the 
     Water Resource Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4802-4803), 
     is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct the 
     project at a total cost of $121,600,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $70,577,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $51,023,000.

     SEC. 332. GRAND ISLE AND VICINITY, LOUISIANA.

       The project for hurricane damage prevention, flood control, 
     and beach erosion along Grand Isle and Vicinity, Louisiana, 
     authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 
     (79 Stat. 1077), is modified to authorize the Secretary to 
     construct a permanent breakwater and levee system at a total 
     cost of $17,000,000.

     SEC. 333. LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN, LOUISIANA.

       The project for hurricane damage prevention and flood 
     control, Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, authorized by section 
     204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1077), is 
     modified to provide that St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, and 
     the Lake Borgne Basin Levee District, Louisiana, shall not be 
     required to pay the unpaid balance, including interest, of 
     the non-Federal cost-share of the project.

     SEC. 334. MISSISSIPPI DELTA REGION, LOUISIANA.

       The Mississippi Delta Region project, Louisiana, authorized 
     as part of the project for hurricane-flood protection project 
     on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, by section 204 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1077), is modified to direct 
     the Secretary to provide a credit to the State of Louisiana 
     toward its non-Federal share of the cost of the project. The 
     credit shall be for the cost incurred by the State in 
     developing and relocating oyster beds to offset the adverse 
     impacts on active and productive oyster beds in the Davis 
     Pond project area but shall not exceed $7,500,000.

     SEC. 335. MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUTLETS, VENICE, LOUISIANA.

       The project for navigation, Mississippi River Outlets, 
     Venice, Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of the River and 
     Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 731), is modified to provide for 
     the extension of the 16-foot deep by 250-foot wide Baptiste 
     Collette Bayou entrance channel to approximately Mile 8 of 
     the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet navigation channel, at a 
     total estimated Federal cost of $80,000.

     SEC. 336. RED RIVER WATERWAY, LOUISIANA.

       The project for mitigation of fish and wildlife losses, Red 
     River Waterway, Louisiana, authorized by section 601(a) of 
     the Water Resources and Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
     4142) and modified by section 102(p) of the Water Resources 
     and Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4613), is further 
     modified--
       (1) to authorize the Secretary to carry out the project at 
     a total cost of $10,500,000; and
       (2) to provide that lands that are purchased adjacent to 
     the Loggy Bayou Wildlife Management Area may be located in 
     Caddo Parish or Red River Parish.

     SEC. 337. WESTWEGO TO HARVEY CANAL, LOUISIANA.

       The project West Bank Hurricane Protection Levee, Jefferson 
     Parish, Louisiana, authorized by section 401(f) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4128), is 
     modified to include the Lake Cataouatche Area Levee as part 
     of the authorized project, at a total cost of $14,375,000, 
     with an estimated Federal cost of $9,344,000 and an estimated 
     non-Federal cost of $5,031,000.

     SEC. 338. TOLCHESTER CHANNEL, MARYLAND.

       The project for navigation, Baltimore Harbor and Channels, 
     Maryland, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor 
     Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 297) is modified to direct the 
     Secretary--
       (1) to expedite review of potential straightening of the 
     channel at the Tolchester Channel S-Turn; and
       (2) if determined to be feasible and necessary for safe and 
     efficient navigation, to implement such straightening as part 
     of project maintenance.

     SEC. 339. SAGINAW RIVER, MICHIGAN.

       The project for flood protection, Saginaw River, Michigan, 
     authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 
     (72 Stat. 311) is modified to include as part of the project 
     the design and construction of an inflatable dam on the Flint 
     River, Michigan, at a total cost of $500,000.

     SEC. 340. SAULT SAINTE MARIE, CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

       (a) In General.--The project for navigation, Sault Sainte 
     Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, authorized by section 1149 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
     4254-4255), is modified as provided by this subsection.
       (b) Payment of Non-Federal Share.--The non-Federal share of 
     the cost of the project referred to in subsection (a) shall 
     be paid as follows:
       (1) That portion of the non-Federal share which the 
     Secretary determines is attributable to use of the lock by 
     vessels calling at Canadian ports shall be paid by the United 
     States.
       (2) The remaining portion of the non-Federal share shall be 
     paid by the Great Lakes States pursuant to an agreement 
     entered into by such States.
       (c) Payment Term of Additional Percentage.--The amount to 
     be paid by non-Federal interests pursuant to section 101(a) 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
     2211(a)) and this subsection with respect to the project 
     referred to in subsection (a) may be paid over a period of 50 
     years or the expected life of the project, whichever is 
     shorter.
       (d) Great Lakes States Defined.--For the purposes of this 
     section, the term ``Great Lakes States'' means the States of 
     Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, 
     Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

     SEC. 341. STILLWATER, MINNESOTA.

       Section 363 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4861-4862) is amended--
       (1) by inserting after ``riverfront,'' the following: ``and 
     expansion of such system if the Secretary determines that the 
     expansion is feasible,'';
       (2) by striking ``$3,200,000'' and inserting 
     ``$11,600,000'';
       (3) by striking ``$2,400,000'' and inserting 
     ``$8,700,000''; and
       (4) by striking ``$800,000'' and inserting ``$2,900,000''.

     SEC. 342. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI.

       The project for flood control, Cape Girardeau, Jackson 
     Metropolitan Area, Missouri, authorized by section 401(a) of 
     the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4118-
     4119), is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct 
     the project, including implementation of nonstructural 
     measures, at a total cost of $45,414,000, with an estimated 
     Federal cost of $33,030,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
     of $12,384,000.

     SEC. 343. NEW MADRID HARBOR, MISSOURI.

       The project for navigation, New Madrid Harbor, Missouri, 
     authorized pursuant to section 107 of the River and Harbor 
     Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577) and modified by section 102(n) of 
     the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4807), 
     is further modified to direct the Secretary to assume 
     responsibility for maintenance of the existing Federal 
     channel referred to in such section 102(n) in addition to 
     maintaining New Madrid County Harbor.

     SEC. 344. ST. JOHN'S BAYOU--NEW MADRID FLOODWAY, MISSOURI.

       Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Federal 
     assistance made available under the rural enterprise zone 
     program of the Department of Agriculture may be used toward 
     payment of the non-Federal share of the costs of the project 
     for flood control, St. John's Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, 
     Missouri, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4118).

     SEC. 345. JOSEPH G. MINISH PASSAIC RIVER PARK, NEW JERSEY.

       Section 101(a)(18)(B) of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4608) is amended by striking 
     ``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``$75,000,000''.

     SEC. 346. MOLLY ANN'S BROOK, NEW JERSEY.

       The project for flood control, Molly Ann's Brook, New 
     Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4119), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to carry out the project in 
     accordance with the report of the Corps of Engineers dated 
     April 3, 1996, at a total cost of $40,100,000, with an 
     estimated Federal cost of $22,600,000 and an estimated non-
     Federal cost of $17,500,000.

     SEC. 347. PASSAIC RIVER, NEW JERSEY.

       Section 1148 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (100 Stat. 4254) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 1148. PASSAIC RIVER BASIN.

       ``(a) Acquisition of Lands.--The Secretary is authorized to 
     acquire from willing sellers lands on which residential 
     structures are located and which are subject to frequent and 
     recurring flood damage, as identified in the supplemental 
     floodway report of the Corps of Engineers, Passaic River 
     Buyout Study, September 1995, at an estimated total cost of 
     $194,000,000.
       ``(b) Retention of Lands for Flood Protection.--Lands 
     acquired by the Secretary under this section shall be 
     retained by the Secretary for future use in conjunction with 
     flood protection and flood management in the Passaic River 
     Basin.
       ``(c) Cost Sharing.--The non-Federal share of the cost of 
     carrying out this section shall be 25 percent plus any amount 
     that might result from application of the requirements of 
     subsection (d).
       ``(d) Applicability of Benefit-Cost Ratio Waiver 
     Authority.--In evaluating and implementing the project under 
     this section, the Secretary shall allow the non-Federal 
     interest to participate in the financing of the project in 
     accordance with section 903(c) of this Act, to the extent 
     that the Secretary's evaluation indicates that applying such 
     section is necessary to implement the project.''.

     SEC. 348. RAMAPO RIVER AT OAKLAND, NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK.

       The project for flood control, Ramapo River at Oakland, New 
     Jersey and New York, authorized by section 401(a) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4120), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to carry out the

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     project in accordance with the report of the Corps of 
     Engineers dated May 1994, at a total cost of $11,300,000, 
     with an estimated Federal cost of $8,500,000 and an estimated 
     non-Federal cost of $2,800,000.

     SEC. 349. RARITAN BAY AND SANDY HOOK BAY, NEW JERSEY.

       Section 102(q) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4808) is amended by striking ``for Cliffwood 
     Beach''.

     SEC. 350. ARTHUR KILL, NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.

       The project for navigation, Arthur Kill, New York and New 
     Jersey, authorized by section 202(b) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4098), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to carry out the project to a depth 
     of not to exceed 45 feet if determined to be feasible by the 
     Secretary at a total cost of $83,000,000.

     SEC. 351. JONES INLET, NEW YORK.

       The project for navigation, Jones Inlet, New York, 
     authorized by section 2 of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing construction, repair, and preservation of certain 
     public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes'', 
     approved March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 13), is modified to direct 
     the Secretary to place uncontaminated dredged material on 
     beach areas downdrift from the federally maintained channel 
     for the purpose of mitigating the interruption of littoral 
     system natural processes caused by the jetty and continued 
     dredging of the federally maintained channel.

     SEC. 352. KILL VAN KULL, NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.

       The project for navigation, Kill Van Kull, New York and New 
     Jersey, authorized by section 202(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4095), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to carry out the project at a total 
     cost of $750,000,000.

     SEC. 353. WILMINGTON HARBOR-NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR RIVER, NORTH 
                   CAROLINA.

       The project for navigation, Wilmington Harbor-Northeast 
     Cape Fear River, North Carolina, authorized by section 202(a) 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
     4095), is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct 
     the project substantially in accordance with the General 
     Design Memorandum dated April 1990 and the General Design 
     Memorandum Supplement dated February 1994, at a total cost of 
     $52,041,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $25,729,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $26,312,000.

     SEC. 354. GARRISON DAM, NORTH DAKOTA.

       The project for flood control, Garrison Dam, North Dakota, 
     authorized by section 9 of the Flood Control Act of December 
     22, 1944 (58 Stat. 891), is modified to authorize the 
     Secretary to acquire permanent flowage and saturation 
     easements over the lands in Williams County, North Dakota, 
     extending from the riverward margin of the Buford-Trenton 
     Irrigation District main canal to the north bank of the 
     Missouri River, beginning at the Buford-Trenton Irrigation 
     District pumping station located in the northeast quarter of 
     section 17, township 152 north, range 104 west, and 
     continuing northeasterly downstream to the land referred to 
     as the East Bottom, and any other lands outside of the 
     boundaries of the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District which 
     have been adversely affected by rising ground water and 
     surface flooding. Any easement acquired by the Secretary 
     pursuant to this subsection shall include the right, power, 
     and privilege of the Government to submerge, overflow, 
     percolate, and saturate the surface and subsurface of the 
     land. The cost of acquiring such easements shall not exceed 
     90 percent, or be less than 75 percent, of the unaffected fee 
     value of the lands. The project is further modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to provide a lump sum payment of 
     $60,000 to the Buford-Trenton Irrigation District for power 
     requirements associated with operation of the drainage pumps 
     and to relinquish all right, title, and interest of the 
     United States to the drainage pumps located within the 
     boundaries of the Irrigation District.

     SEC. 355. RENO BEACH-HOWARDS FARM, OHIO.

       The project for flood protection, Reno Beach-Howards Farm, 
     Ohio, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act, 
     1948 (62 Stat. 1178), is modified to provide that the value 
     of lands, easements, rights-of-way, and disposal areas that 
     are necessary to carry out the project and are provided by 
     the non-Federal interest shall be determined on the basis of 
     the appraisal performed by the Corps of Engineers and dated 
     April 4, 1985.

     SEC. 356. WISTER LAKE, OKLAHOMA.

       The flood control project for Wister Lake, LeFlore County, 
     Oklahoma, authorized by section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 
     June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218), is modified to increase the 
     elevation of the conservation pool to 478 feet and to adjust 
     the seasonal pool operation to accommodate the change in the 
     conservation pool elevation.

     SEC. 357. BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM, COLUMBIA RIVER, OREGON AND 
                   WASHINGTON.

       (a) In General.--The project for Bonneville Lock and Dam, 
     Columbia River, Oregon and Washington, authorized by the Act 
     of August 20, 1937 (50 Stat. 731), and modified by section 83 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 35), 
     is further modified to authorize the Secretary to convey to 
     the city of North Bonneville, Washington, at no further cost 
     to the city, all right, title and interest of the United 
     States in and to the following:
       (1) Any municipal facilities, utilities fixtures, and 
     equipment for the relocated city, and any remaining lands 
     designated as open spaces or municipal lots not previously 
     conveyed to the city, specifically, Lots M1 through M15, M16 
     (the ``community center lot''), M18, M19, M22, M24, S42 
     through S45, and S52 through S60.
       (2) The ``school lot'' described as Lot 2, block 5, on the 
     plat of relocated North Bonneville.
       (3) Parcels 2 and C, but only upon the completion of any 
     environmental response actions required under applicable law.
       (4) That portion of Parcel B lying south of the existing 
     city boundary, west of the sewage treatment plant, and north 
     of the drainage ditch that is located adjacent to the 
     northerly limit of the Hamilton Island landfill, provided the 
     Secretary determines, at the time of the proposed conveyance, 
     that the Army has taken all action necessary to protect human 
     health and the environment.
       (5) Such portions of Parcel H which can be conveyed without 
     a requirement for further investigation, inventory or other 
     action by the Department of the Army under the provisions of 
     the National Historic Preservation Act.
       (6) Such easements as the Secretary deems necessary for--
       (A) sewer and water line crossings of relocated Washington 
     State Highway 14; and
       (B) reasonable public access to the Columbia River across 
     those portions of Hamilton Island that remain under the 
     ownership of the United States.
       (b) Time Period for Conveyances.--The conveyances referred 
     to in subsections (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(5), and (a)(6)(A) shall 
     be completed within 180 days after the United States receives 
     the release referred to in subsection (d). All other 
     conveyances shall be completed expeditiously, subject to any 
     conditions specified in the applicable subsection.
       (c) Purpose.--The purpose of the conveyances authorized by 
     subsection (a) is to resolve all outstanding issues between 
     the United States and the city of North Bonneville.
       (d) Acknowledgement of Payment; Release of Claims Relating 
     to Relocation of City.--As a prerequisite to the conveyances 
     authorized by subsection (a), the city of North Bonneville 
     shall execute an acknowledgement of payment of just 
     compensation and shall execute a release of any and all 
     claims for relief of any kind against the United States 
     growing out of the relocation of the city of North 
     Bonneville, or any prior Federal legislation relating 
     thereto, and shall dismiss, with prejudice, any pending 
     litigation, if any, involving such matters.
       (e) Release by Attorney General.--Upon receipt of the 
     city's acknowledgment and release referred to in subsection 
     (d), the Attorney General of the United States shall dismiss 
     any pending litigation, if any, arising out of the relocation 
     of the city of North Bonneville, and execute a release of any 
     and all rights to damages of any kind under the February 20, 
     1987, judgment of the United States Claims Court, including 
     any interest thereon.
       (f) Acknowledgment of Entitlements; Release by City of 
     Claims.--Within 60 days after the conveyances authorized by 
     subsection (a) (other than paragraph (6)(B)) have been 
     completed, the city shall execute an acknowledgement that all 
     entitlements under such paragraph have been completed and 
     shall execute a release of any and all claims for relief of 
     any kind against the United States arising out of this 
     subsection.
       (g) Effects on City.--Beginning on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the city of North Bonneville, or any 
     successor in interest thereto, shall--
       (1) be precluded from exercising any jurisdiction over any 
     lands owned in whole or in part by the United States and 
     administered by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 
     connection with the Bonneville project; and
       (2) be authorized to change the zoning designations of, 
     sell, or resell Parcels S35 and S56, which are presently 
     designated as open spaces.

     SEC. 358. COLUMBIA RIVER DREDGING, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.

       The project for navigation, Lower Willamette and Columbia 
     Rivers below Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon, 
     authorized by the first section of the River and Harbor 
     Appropriations Act of June 18, 1878 (20 Stat. 152), is 
     modified to direct the Secretary--
       (1) to conduct channel simulation and to carry out 
     improvements to the existing deep draft channel between the 
     mouth of the river and river mile 34 at a cost not to exceed 
     $2,400,000; and
       (2) to conduct overdepth and advance maintenance dredging 
     that is necessary to maintain authorized channel dimensions.

     SEC. 359. GRAYS LANDING LOCK AND DAM, MONONGAHELA RIVER, 
                   PENNSYLVANIA.

       The project for navigation Grays Landing Lock and Dam, 
     Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 301(a) 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
     4110), is modified to authorize the Secretary to construct 
     the project at a total cost of $181,000,000. The costs of 
     construction of the project are to be paid \1/2\ from amounts 
     appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury and \1/2\ 
     from amounts appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust 
     Fund.

     SEC. 360. LACKAWANNA RIVER AT SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The project for flood control, Lackawanna River at 
     Scranton, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 101(16) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4803), is 
     modified to direct the Secretary to carry out the project for 
     flood control for the Plot and Green Ridge sections of the 
     project.

     SEC. 361. MUSSERS DAM, MIDDLE CREEK, SNYDER COUNTY, 
                   PENNSYLVANIA.

       Section 209(e)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4830) is amended by striking ``$3,000,000'' 
     and inserting ``$5,000,000''.

     SEC. 362. SAW MILL RUN, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The project for flood control, Saw Mill Run, Pittsburgh, 
     Pennsylvania, authorized by section

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     401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
     Stat. 4124), is modified to authorize the Secretary to carry 
     out the project in accordance with the report of the Corps of 
     Engineers dated April 8, 1994, at a total cost of 
     $12,780,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $9,585,000 and 
     an estimated non-Federal cost of $3,195,000.

     SEC. 363. SCHUYLKILL RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The navigation project for the Schuylkill River, 
     Pennsylvania, authorized by the first section of the River 
     and Harbor Appropriations Act of August 8, 1917 (40 Stat. 
     252), is modified to provide for the periodic removal and 
     disposal of sediment to a depth of 6 feet detained within 
     portions of the Fairmount pool between the Fairmount Dam and 
     the Columbia Bridge, generally within the limits of the 
     channel alignments referred to as the Schuylkill River 
     Racecourse and return lane, and the Belmont Water Works 
     intakes and Boathouse Row.

     SEC. 364. SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.

       (a) Cost Sharing.--Section 313(d)(3)(A) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4846; 109 Stat. 
     407) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(A) In general.--Total project costs under each local 
     cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection 
     shall be shared at 75 percent Federal and 25 percent non-
     Federal. The non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
     design and construction services and other in-kind work, 
     whether occurring subsequent to, or within 6 years prior to, 
     entering into an agreement with the Secretary. The Federal 
     share may be provided in the form of grants or reimbursements 
     of project costs. Non-Federal interests shall also receive 
     credit for grants and the value of work performed on behalf 
     of such interests by State and local agencies.''.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 313(g)(1) of 
     such Act (106 Stat. 4846; 109 Stat. 407) is amended by 
     striking ``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$90,000,000''.

     SEC. 365. WYOMING VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The project for flood control, Wyoming Valley, 
     Pennsylvania, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4124), is 
     modified to authorize the Secretary to undertake as part of 
     the construction of the project mechanical and electrical 
     upgrades to existing stormwater pumping stations in the 
     Wyoming Valley and to undertake mitigation measures.

     SEC. 366. SAN JUAN HARBOR, PUERTO RICO.

       The project for navigation, San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico, 
     authorized by section 202(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4097), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to deepen the bar channel to depths 
     varying from 49 feet to 56 feet below mean low water with 
     other modifications to authorized interior channels as 
     generally described in the General Reevaluation Report and 
     Environmental Assessment, dated March 1994, at a total cost 
     of $43,993,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $27,341,000 
     and an estimated non-Federal cost of $16,652,000.

     SEC. 367. NARRAGANSETT, RHODE ISLAND.

       Section 361(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4861) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$200,000'' and inserting ``$1,900,000'';
       (2) by striking ``$150,000'' and inserting ``$1,425,000''; 
     and
       (3) by striking ``$50,000'' and inserting ``$475,000''.

     SEC. 368. CHARLESTON HARBOR, SOUTH CAROLINA.

       The project for navigation, Charleston Harbor, South 
     Carolina, authorized by section 202(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4096), is modified to 
     direct the Secretary to undertake ditching, clearing, 
     spillway replacement, and dike reconstruction of the Clouter 
     Creek Disposal Area, as a part of the operation and 
     maintenance of the Charleston Harbor project.

     SEC. 369. DALLAS FLOODWAY EXTENSION, DALLAS, TEXAS.

       (a) In General.--The project for flood control, Dallas 
     Floodway Extension, Dallas, Texas, authorized by section 301 
     of the River and Harbor Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1091), is 
     modified to provide that flood protection works constructed 
     by the non-Federal interests along the Trinity River in 
     Dallas, Texas, for Rochester Park and the Central Wastewater 
     Treatment Plant shall be included as a part of the project 
     and the cost of such works shall be credited against the non-
     Federal share of project costs but shall not be included in 
     calculating benefits of the project.
       (b) Determination of Amount.--The amount to be credited 
     under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary. In 
     determining such amount, the Secretary may permit crediting 
     only for that portion of the work performed by the non-
     Federal interests which is compatible with the project 
     referred to in subsection (a), including any modification 
     thereof, and which is required for construction of such 
     project.
       (c) Cash Contribution.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed to limit the applicability of the requirement 
     contained in section 103(a)(1)(A) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 to the project referred to in 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 370. UPPER JORDAN RIVER, UTAH.

       The project for flood control, Upper Jordan River, Utah, 
     authorized by section 101(a)(23) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4610), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total 
     cost of $12,870,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $8,580,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,290,000.

     SEC. 371. HAYSI LAKE, VIRGINIA.

       The Haysi Lake, Virginia, feature of the project for flood 
     control, Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River, Kentucky, West 
     Virginia, and Virginia, authorized by section 202(a) of the 
     Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 
     Stat. 1339), is modified--
       (1) to add recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement as 
     project purposes;
       (2) to direct the Secretary to construct the Haysi Dam 
     feature of the project substantially in accordance with Plan 
     A as set forth in the Draft General Plan Supplement Report 
     for the Levisa Fork Basin, Virginia and Kentucky, dated May 
     1995;
       (3) to direct the Secretary to apply section 103(m) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4087) to 
     the construction of such feature in the same manner as that 
     section is applied to other projects or project features 
     construed pursuant to such section 202(a); and
       (4) to provide for operation and maintenance of 
     recreational facilities on a reimbursable basis.

     SEC. 372. RUDEE INLET, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.

       The project for navigation and shoreline protection, Rudee 
     Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia, authorized by section 601(a) 
     of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
     4148), is modified to authorize the Secretary to continue 
     maintenance of the project for 50 years beginning on the date 
     of initial construction of the project. The Federal share of 
     the cost of such maintenance shall be determined in 
     accordance with title I of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1986.

     SEC. 373. VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.

       The non-Federal share of the costs of the project for beach 
     erosion control and hurricane protection, Virginia Beach, 
     Virginia, authorized by section 501(a) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4136), shall be reduced by 
     $3,120,803, or by such amount as is determined by an audit 
     carried out by the Secretary to be due to the city of 
     Virginia Beach as reimbursement for the Federal share of 
     beach nourishment activities carried out by the city between 
     October 1, 1986, and September 30, 1993, if the Federal 
     Government has not reimbursed the city for the activities 
     prior to the date on which a project cooperative agreement is 
     executed for the project.

     SEC. 374. EAST WATERWAY, WASHINGTON.

       The project for navigation, East and West waterways, 
     Seattle Harbor, Washington, authorized by the first section 
     of the River and Harbor Appropriations Act of March 2, 1919 
     (40 Stat. 1275), is modified to direct the Secretary--
       (1) to expedite review of potential deepening of the 
     channel in the East waterway from Elliott Bay to Terminal 25 
     to a depth of up to 51 feet; and
       (2) if determined to be feasible, to implement such 
     deepening as part of project maintenance.

     In carrying out work authorized by this section, the 
     Secretary shall coordinate with the Port of Seattle regarding 
     use of Slip 27 as a dredged material disposal area.

     SEC. 375. BLUESTONE LAKE, WEST VIRGINIA.

       Section 102(ff) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4810) is amended by inserting ``except for 
     that organic matter necessary to maintain and enhance the 
     biological resources of such waters and such nonobtrusive 
     items of debris as may not be economically feasible to 
     prevent being released through such project,'' after 
     ``project,'' the first place it appears.

     SEC. 376. MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA.

       The project for flood control, Moorefield, West Virginia, 
     authorized by section 101(a)(25) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4610-4611), is modified to 
     authorize the Secretary to construct the project at a total 
     cost of $22,000,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $17,100,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,900,000.

     SEC. 377. SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA.

       (a) Cost Sharing.--Section 340(c)(3) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4856) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(3) Cost sharing.--
       ``(A) In general.--Total project costs under each local 
     cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection 
     shall be shared at 75 percent Federal and 25 percent non-
     Federal. The non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
     the reasonable costs of design work completed by such 
     interest prior to entering into a local cooperation agreement 
     with the Secretary for a project. The credit for such design 
     work shall not exceed 6 percent of the total construction 
     costs of the project. The Federal share may be in the form of 
     grants or reimbursements of project costs.
       ``(B) Interest.--In the event of delays in the funding of 
     the non-Federal share of a project that is the subject of an 
     agreement under this section, the non-Federal interest shall 
     receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing 
     the non-Federal share of a project's cost.
       ``(C) Lands, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The non-
     Federal interest shall receive credit for lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, and relocations toward its share of project 
     costs, including all reasonable costs associated with 
     obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, 
     and maintenance of such project on publicly owned or 
     controlled lands, but not to exceed 25 percent of total 
     project costs.
       ``(D) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and maintenance 
     costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under 
     this section shall be 100 percent non-Federal.''.
       (b) Funding.--Section 340(g) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4856) is amended by 
     striking ``$5,000,000'' and inserting ``$25,000,000''.

     SEC. 378. WEST VIRGINIA TRAIL HEAD FACILITIES.

       Section 306 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4840-4841) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following:
     ``The Secretary shall enter into an interagency agreement 
     with the Federal entity which provided assistance in the 
     preparation of the study

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     for the purposes of providing ongoing technical assistance 
     and oversight for the trail facilities envisioned by the 
     master plan developed under this section. The Federal entity 
     shall provide such assistance and oversight.''.

     SEC. 379. KICKAPOO RIVER, WISCONSIN.

       (a) In General.--The project for flood control and allied 
     purposes, Kickapoo River, Wisconsin, authorized by section 
     203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1190) and 
     modified by section 814 of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4169), is further modified as provided 
     by this section.
       (b) Transfer of Property.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to the requirements of this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall transfer to the State of 
     Wisconsin, without consideration, all right, title, and 
     interest of the United States to the lands described in 
     paragraph (3), including all works, structures, and other 
     improvements to such lands.
       (2) Transfer to secretary of the interior.--Subject to the 
     requirements of this subsection, on the date of the transfer 
     under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall transfer to the 
     Secretary of the Interior, without consideration, all right, 
     title, and interest of the United States in and to lands that 
     are culturally and religiously significant sites of the Ho-
     Chunk Nation (a federally recognized Indian tribe) and are 
     located within the lands described in paragraph (3). Such 
     lands shall be specified in accordance with paragraph (4)(C) 
     and may not exceed a total of 1,200 acres.
       (3) Land description.--The lands to be transferred pursuant 
     to paragraphs (1) and (2) are the approximately 8,569 acres 
     of land associated with the LaFarge Dam and Lake portion of 
     the project referred to in subsection (a) in Vernon County, 
     Wisconsin, in the following sections:
       (A) Section 31, Township 14 North, Range 1 West of the 4th 
     Principal Meridian.
       (B) Sections 2 through 11, and 16, 17, 20, and 21, Township 
     13 North, Range 2 West of the 4th Principal Meridian.
       (C) Sections 15, 16, 21 through 24, 26, 27, 31, and 33 
     through 36, Township 14 North, Range 2 West of the 4th 
     Principal Meridian.
       (4) Terms and conditions.--
       (A) Hold harmless; reimbursement of united states.--The 
     transfer under paragraph (1) shall be made on the condition 
     that the State of Wisconsin enters into a written agreement 
     with the Secretary to hold the United States harmless from 
     all claims arising from or through the operation of the lands 
     and improvements subject to the transfer. If title to the 
     lands described in paragraph (3) is sold or transferred by 
     the State, then the State shall reimburse the United States 
     for the price originally paid by the United States for 
     purchasing such lands.
       (B) In general.--The Secretary shall make the transfers 
     under paragraphs (1) and (2) only if on or before October 31, 
     1997, the State of Wisconsin enters into and submits to the 
     Secretary a memorandum of understanding, as specified in 
     subparagraph (C), with the tribal organization (as defined by 
     section 4(l) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education 
     Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b(l))) of the Ho-Chunk Nation.
       (C) Memorandum of understanding.--The memorandum of 
     understanding referred to in subparagraph (B) shall contain, 
     at a minimum, the following:
       (i) A description of sites and associated lands to be 
     transferred to the Secretary of the Interior under paragraph 
     (2).
       (ii) An agreement specifying that the lands transferred 
     under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be preserved in a natural 
     state and developed only to the extent necessary to enhance 
     outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.
       (iii) An agreement specifying the terms and conditions of a 
     plan for the management of the lands to be transferred under 
     paragraphs (1) and (2).
       (iv) A provision requiring a review of the plan referred to 
     in clause (iii) to be conducted every 10 years under which 
     the State of Wisconsin, acting through the Kickapoo Valley 
     Governing Board, and the Ho-Chunk Nation may agree to 
     revisions of the plan in order to address changed 
     circumstances on the lands transferred under paragraph (2). 
     Such provision may include a plan for the transfer by the 
     State to the Secretary of the Interior of any additional site 
     discovered to be culturally and religiously significant to 
     the Ho-Chunk Nation.
       (5) Administration of lands.--The lands transferred to the 
     Secretary of the Interior under paragraph (2), and any lands 
     transferred to the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the 
     memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph (3), 
     shall be held in trust for, and added to and administered as 
     part of the reservation of, the Ho-Chunk Nation.
       (6) Transfer of flowage easements.--The Secretary shall 
     transfer to the owner of the servient estate, without 
     consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United 
     States in and to each flowage easement acquired as part of 
     the project referred to in subsection (a) within Township 14 
     North, Range 2 West of the 4th Principal Meridian, Vernon 
     County, Wisconsin.
       (7) Deauthorization.--Except as provided in subsection (c), 
     the LaFarge Dam and Lake portion of the project referred to 
     in subsection (a) is not authorized after the date of the 
     transfer under this subsection.
       (8) Interim management and maintenance.--The Secretary 
     shall continue to manage and maintain the LaFarge Dam and 
     Lake portion of the project referred to in subsection (a) 
     until the date of the transfer under this section.
       (c) Completion of Project Features.--
       (1) Requirement.--The Secretary shall undertake the 
     completion of the following features of the project referred 
     to in subsection (a):
       (A) The continued relocation of State highway route 131 and 
     county highway routes P and F substantially in accordance 
     with plans contained in Design Memorandum No. 6, Relocation-
     LaFarge Reservoir, dated June 1970; except that the 
     relocation shall generally follow the existing road rights-
     of-way through the Kickapoo Valley.
       (B) Environmental cleanup and site restoration of abandoned 
     wells, farm sites, and safety modifications to the water 
     control structures.
       (C) Cultural resource activities to meet the requirements 
     of Federal law.
       (2) Participation by state of wisconsin.--In undertaking 
     the completion of the features described in paragraph (1), 
     the Secretary shall determine the requirements of the State 
     of Wisconsin on the location and design of each such feature.
       (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this section for fiscal years beginning after 
     September 30, 1996, $17,000,000.

     SEC. 380. TETON COUNTY, WYOMING.

       Section 840 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (100 Stat. 4176) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``: Provided, That'' and inserting ``; 
     except that'';
       (2) by striking ``in cash or materials'' and inserting ``, 
     through providing in-kind services or cash or materials,''; 
     and
       (3) by adding at the end the following: ``In carrying out 
     this section, the Secretary may enter into agreements with 
     the non-Federal sponsor permitting the non-Federal sponsor to 
     perform operation and maintenance for the project on a cost-
     reimbursable basis.''.
                           TITLE IV--STUDIES

     SEC. 401. CORPS CAPABILITY STUDY, ALASKA.

       The Secretary shall review the capability of the Corps of 
     Engineers to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain 
     rural sanitation projects for rural and Native villages in 
     Alaska. Not later than 18 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit findings 
     and recommendations on the agency's capability, together with 
     recommendations on the advisability of assuming such a 
     mission.

     SEC. 402. MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN, ARIZONA.

       The Secretary shall credit the non-Federal share of the 
     cost of the feasibility study on the McDowell Mountain 
     project an amount equivalent to the cost of work performed by 
     the city of Scottsdale, Arizona, and accomplished prior to 
     the city's entering into an agreement with the Secretary if 
     the Secretary determines that the work is necessary for the 
     study.

     SEC. 403. NOGALES WASH AND TRIBUTARIES, ARIZONA.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
     relationship of flooding in Nogales, Arizona, and floodflows 
     emanating from Mexico.
       (b) Report.--The Secretary shall transmit to Congress a 
     report on the results of the study conducted under subsection 
     (a), together with recommendations concerning the appropriate 
     level of non-Federal participation in the project for flood 
     control, Nogales Wash and tributaries, Arizona, authorized by 
     section 101(a)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1990 (104 Stat. 4606).

     SEC. 404. GARDEN GROVE, CALIFORNIA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study to assess the 
     feasibility of implementing improvements in the regional 
     flood control system within Garden Grove, California.

     SEC. 405. MUGU LAGOON, CALIFORNIA.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
     environmental impacts associated with sediment transport, 
     flood flows, and upstream watershed land use practices on 
     Mugu Lagoon, California. The study shall include an 
     evaluation of alternatives for the restoration of the 
     estuarine ecosystem functions and values associated with Mugu 
     Lagoon and the endangered and threatened species inhabiting 
     the area.
       (b) Consultation and Coordination.--In conducting the 
     study, the Secretary shall consult with the Secretary of the 
     Navy and shall coordinate with State and local resource 
     agencies to assure that the study is compatible with 
     restoration efforts for the Calleguas Creek watershed.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 24 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the results of the study.

     SEC. 406. SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA.

       (a) Planning.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prepare a 
     comprehensive river basin management plan addressing the long 
     term ecological, economic, and flood control needs of the 
     Santa Ynez River basin, California. In preparing such plan, 
     the Secretary shall consult the Santa Barbara Flood Control 
     District and other affected local governmental entities.
       (b) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide 
     technical assistance to the Santa Barbara Flood Control 
     District with respect to implementation of the plan to be 
     prepared under subsection (a).

     SEC. 407. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE.

       (a) Assistance.--Section 116(d)(1) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4624) is amended--
       (1) in the heading of paragraph (1) by inserting ``and 
     assistance'' after ``Study''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following: ``In addition, the 
     Secretary shall provide technical, design, and planning 
     assistance to non-Federal interests in developing potential 
     infrastructure projects.''.
       (b) Funding.--Section 116(d)(3) of such Act is amended by 
     striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting ``$7,500,000''.

     SEC. 408. YOLO BYPASS, SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA, 
                   CALIFORNIA.

       The Secretary shall study the advisability of acquiring 
     land in the vicinity of the Yolo Bypass in the Sacramento-San 
     Joaquin Delta, California, for the purpose of environmental

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     mitigation for the flood control project for Sacramento, 
     California, and other water resources projects in the area.

     SEC. 409. CHAIN OF ROCKS CANAL, ILLINOIS.

       The Secretary shall complete a limited reevaluation of the 
     authorized St. Louis Harbor Project in the vicinity of the 
     Chain of Rocks Canal, Illinois, and consistent with the 
     authorized purposes of that project, to include evacuation of 
     waters interior to the Chain of Rocks Canal East Levee.

     SEC. 410. QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall study and evaluate the 
     critical infrastructure of the Fabius River Drainage 
     District, the South Quincy Drainage and Levee District, the 
     Sny Island Levee Drainage District, and the city of Quincy, 
     Illinois--
       (1) to determine if additional flood protection needs of 
     such infrastructure should be identified or implemented;
       (2) to produce a definition of critical infrastructure;
       (3) to develop evaluation criteria; and
       (4) to enhance existing geographic information system 
     databases to encompass relevant data that identify critical 
     infrastructure for use in emergencies and in routine 
     operation and maintenance activities.
       (b) Consideration of Other Studies.--In conducting the 
     study under this section, the Secretary shall consider the 
     recommendations of the Interagency Floodplain Management 
     Committee Report, the findings of the Floodplain Management 
     Assessment of the Upper Mississippi River and Lower Missouri 
     Rivers and Tributaries, and other relevant studies and 
     findings.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the results of the study, together with 
     recommendations regarding each of the purposes of the study 
     described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a).

     SEC. 411. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.

       The Secretary shall provide technical, planning, and design 
     assistance to the city of Springfield, Illinois, in 
     developing--
       (1) an environmental impact statement for the proposed 
     development of a water supply reservoir, including the 
     preparation of necessary documentation in support of the 
     environmental impact statement; and
       (2) an evaluation of technical, economic, and environmental 
     impacts of such development.

     SEC. 412. BEAUTY CREEK WATERSHED, VALPARAISO CITY, PORTER 
                   COUNTY, INDIANA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study to assess the 
     feasibility of implementing streambank erosion control 
     measures and flood control measures within the Beauty Creek 
     watershed, Valparaiso City, Porter County, Indiana.

     SEC. 413. GRAND CALUMET RIVER, HAMMOND, INDIANA.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study to 
     establish a methodology and schedule to restore the wetlands 
     at Wolf Lake and George Lake in Hammond, Indiana.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 414. INDIANA HARBOR CANAL, EAST CHICAGO, LAKE COUNTY, 
                   INDIANA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of 
     including environmental and recreational features, including 
     a vegetation buffer, as part of the project for navigation, 
     Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana, 
     authorized by the first section of the Rivers and Harbors 
     Appropriations Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 657).

     SEC. 415. KOONTZ LAKE, INDIANA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of 
     implementing measures to restore Koontz Lake, Indiana, 
     including measures to remove silt, sediment, nutrients, 
     aquatic growth, and other noxious materials from Koontz Lake, 
     measures to improve public access facilities to Koontz Lake, 
     and measures to prevent or abate the deposit of sediments and 
     nutrients in Koontz Lake.

     SEC. 416. LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, INDIANA.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
     impact of the project for flood control, Little Calumet 
     River, Indiana, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4115), on 
     flooding and water quality in the vicinity of the Black Oak 
     area of Gary, Indiana.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under 
     subsection (a), together with recommendations for cost-
     effective remediation of impacts described in subsection (a).
       (c) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of the 
     study to be conducted under subsection (a) shall be 100 
     percent.

     SEC. 417. TIPPECANOE RIVER WATERSHED, INDIANA.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of water 
     quality and environmental restoration needs in the Tippecanoe 
     River watershed, Indiana, including measures necessary to 
     reduce siltation in Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman.
       (b) Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide technical, 
     planning, and design assistance to the Shafer Freeman Lakes 
     Environmental Conservation Corporation in addressing 
     potential environmental restoration activities determined as 
     a result of the study conducted under subsection (a).

     SEC. 418. CALCASIEU SHIP CHANNEL, HACKBERRY, LOUISIANA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the need 
     for improved navigation and related support service 
     structures in the vicinity of the Calcasieu Ship Channel, 
     Hackberry, Louisiana.

     SEC. 419. HURON RIVER, MICHIGAN.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the need 
     for channel improvements and associated modifications for the 
     purpose of providing a harbor of refuge at Huron River, 
     Michigan.

     SEC. 420. SACO RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of flood control 
     problems along the Saco River in Hart's Location, New 
     Hampshire, for the purpose of evaluating retaining walls, 
     berms, and other structures with a view to potential 
     solutions involving repair or replacement of existing 
     structures and shall consider other alternatives for flood 
     damage reduction.

     SEC. 421. BUFFALO RIVER GREENWAY, NEW YORK.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of a potential greenway 
     trail project along the Buffalo River between the park system 
     of the city of Buffalo, New York, and Lake Erie. Such study 
     shall include preparation of an integrated plan of 
     development that takes into consideration the adjacent parks, 
     nature preserves, bikeways, and related recreational 
     facilities.

     SEC. 422. PORT OF NEWBURGH, NEW YORK.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of 
     carrying out improvements for navigation at the port of 
     Newburgh, New York.

     SEC. 423. PORT OF NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY SEDIMENT STUDY.

       (a) Study of Measures To Reduce Sediment Deposition.--The 
     Secretary shall conduct a study of measures that could reduce 
     sediment deposition in the vicinity of the Port of New York-
     New Jersey for the purpose of reducing the volumes to be 
     dredged for navigation projects in the Port.
       (b) Dredged Material Disposal Study.--The Secretary shall 
     conduct a study to determine the feasibility of constructing 
     and operating an underwater confined dredged material 
     disposal site in the Port of New York-New Jersey which could 
     accommodate as much as 250,000 cubic yards of dredged 
     materials for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of 
     an underwater confined disposal pit as an environmentally 
     suitable method of containing certain sediments.
       (c) Report.--The Secretary shall transmit to Congress a 
     report on the results of the studies conducted under this 
     section, together with any recommendations of the Secretary 
     concerning reduction of sediment deposition referred to in 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 424. PORT OF NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY NAVIGATION STUDY.

       The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study of 
     navigation needs at the Port of New York-New Jersey 
     (including the South Brooklyn Marine and Red Hook Container 
     Terminals, Staten Island, and adjacent areas) to address 
     improvements, including deepening of existing channels to 
     depths of 50 feet or greater, that are required to provide 
     economically efficient and environmentally sound navigation 
     to meet current and future requirements.

     SEC. 425. CHAGRIN RIVER, OHIO.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of flooding problems 
     along the Chagrin River in Eastlake, Ohio. In conducting such 
     study, the Secretary shall evaluate potential solutions to 
     flooding from all sources, including that resulting from ice 
     jams, and shall evaluate the feasibility of a sedimentation 
     collection pit and other potential measures to reduce 
     flooding.

     SEC. 426. CUYAHOGA RIVER, OHIO.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study to evaluate the 
     integrity of the bulkhead system located on the Federal 
     channel along the Cuyahoga River in the vicinity of 
     Cleveland, Ohio, and shall provide to the non-Federal 
     interest an analysis of costs and repairs of the bulkhead 
     system.

     SEC. 427. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, ESTUARY.

       The Secretary is authorized to conduct a study of the 
     Charleston estuary area located in Charleston, Berkeley, and 
     Dorchester Counties, South Carolina, for the purpose of 
     evaluating environmental conditions in the tidal reaches of 
     the Ashley, Cooper, Stono, and Wando Rivers and the lower 
     portions of Charleston Harbor.

     SEC. 428. MUSTANG ISLAND, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of navigation along the 
     south-central coast of Texas near Corpus Christi for the 
     purpose of determining the feasibility of constructing and 
     maintaining the Packery Channel on the southern portion of 
     Mustang Island.

     SEC. 429. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

       The Secretary shall conduct a study of flooding, erosion, 
     and other water resources problems in Prince William County, 
     Virginia, including an assessment of wetlands protection, 
     erosion control, and flood damage reduction needs of the 
     County.

     SEC. 430. PACIFIC REGION.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary is authorized to conduct studies 
     in the interest of navigation in that part of the Pacific 
     region that includes American Samoa, Guam, and the 
     Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
       (b) Cost Sharing.--The cost sharing provisions of section 
     105 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
     2215; 100 Stat. 4088-4089) shall apply to studies under this 
     section.

     SEC. 431. FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF SMALL AND 
                   MEDIUM PORTS.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of 
     alternative financing mechanisms for ensuring adequate 
     funding for the infrastructure needs of small and medium 
     ports.

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       (b) Mechanisms To Be Studied.--Mechanisms to be studied 
     under subsection (a) shall include the establishment of 
     revolving loan funds.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report containing the results of the study 
     conducted under subsection (a).
                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     SEC. 501. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.

       The following projects are not authorized after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act:
       (1) Branford harbor, connecticut.--The following portion of 
     the project for navigation, Branford River, Connecticut, 
     authorized by the first section of the Rivers and Harbors 
     Appropriations Act of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat. 333): Starting 
     at a point on the Federal channel line whose coordinates are 
     N156181.32, E581572.38, running south 70 degrees 11 minutes 8 
     seconds west a distance of 171.58 feet to another point on 
     the Federal channel line whose coordinates are N156123.18, 
     E581410.96.
       (2) Bridgeport harbor, connecticut.--The following portion 
     of the project for navigation, Bridgeport Harbor, 
     Connecticut, authorized by section 101 of the River and 
     Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 297): A 2.4-acre anchorage area, 
     9 feet deep, and an adjacent 0.6-acre anchorage, 6 feet deep, 
     located on the west side of Johnsons River.
       (3) Guilford harbor, connecticut.--The following portion of 
     the project for navigation, Guilford Harbor, Connecticut, 
     authorized by section 2 of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     authorizing construction, repair, and preservation of certain 
     public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes'', 
     approved March 2, 1945 (50 Stat. 13): Starting at a point 
     where the Sluice Creek Channel intersects with the main 
     entrance channel, N159194.63, E623201.07, thence running 
     north 24 degrees 58 minutes 15.2 seconds west 478.40 feet to 
     a point N159628.31, E622999.11, thence running north 20 
     degrees 18 minutes 31.7 seconds west 351.53 feet to a point 
     N159957.99, E622877.10, thence running north 69 degrees 41 
     minutes 37.9 seconds east 55.000 feet to a point N159977.08, 
     E622928.69, thence turning and running south 20 degrees 18 
     minutes 31.0 seconds east 349.35 feet to a point N159649.45, 
     E623049.94, thence turning and running south 24 degrees 58 
     minutes 11.1 seconds east 341.36 feet to a point N159340.00, 
     E623194.04, thence turning and running south 90 degrees 0 
     minutes 0 seconds east 78.86 feet to a point N159340.00, 
     E623272.90.
       (4) Johnsons river channel, bridgeport harbor, 
     connecticut.--The following portion of the project for 
     navigation, Johnsons River Channel, Bridgeport Harbor, 
     Connecticut, authorized by the first section of the Rivers 
     and Harbors Act of July 24, 1946 (60 Stat. 634): Northerly of 
     a line across the Federal channel. The coordinates of such 
     line are N 123318.35, E 486301.68 and N 123257.15, E 
     486380.77.
       (5) Mystic river, connecticut.--The following portion of 
     the project for improving the Mystic River, Connecticut, 
     authorized by the River and Harbor Act approved March 4, 1913 
     (37 Stat. 802):

     Beginning in the 15-foot deep channel at coordinates north 
     190860.82, east 814416.20, thence running southeast about 
     52.01 feet to the coordinates north 190809.47, east 
     814424.49, thence running southwest about 34.02 feet to 
     coordinates north 190780.46, east 814406.70, thence running 
     north about 80.91 feet to the point of beginning.
       (6) Norwalk harbor, connecticut.--
       (A) Deauthorization.--The portion of the project for 
     navigation, Norwalk Harbor, Connecticut, authorized by the 
     River and Harbor Act of March 2, 1919 (40 Stat. 1276), that 
     lies northerly of a line across the Federal channel having 
     coordinates N104199.72, E417774.12 and N104155.59, 
     E417628.96, and those portions of the 6-foot deep East 
     Norwalk Channel and Anchorage, authorized by section 2 of the 
     Act entitled ``An Act authorizing the construction, repair, 
     and preservation of certain public works on rivers and 
     harbors, and for other purposes'', approved March 2, 1945 (59 
     Stat. 13), not included in the description of the realignment 
     of the project contained in subparagraph (B).
       (B) Realignment description.--The realigned 6-foot deep 
     East Norwalk Channel and Anchorage is described as follows: 
     starting at a point on the East Norwalk Channel, N95743.02, 
     E419581.37, thence running northwesterly about 463.96 feet to 
     a point N96197.93, E419490.18, thence running northwesterly 
     about 549.32 feet to a point N96608.49, E419125.23, thence 
     running northwesterly about 384.06 feet to a point N96965.94, 
     E418984.75, thence running northwesterly about 407.26 feet to 
     a point N97353.87, E418860.78, thence running westerly about 
     58.26 feet to a point N97336.26, E418805.24, thence running 
     northwesterly about 70.99 feet to a point N97390.30, 
     E418759.21, thence running westerly about 71.78 feet to a 
     point on the anchorage limit N97405.26, E418689.01, thence 
     running southerly along the western limits of the existing 
     Federal anchorage until reaching a point N95893.74, 
     E419449.17, thence running in a southwesterly direction about 
     78.74 feet to a point on the East Norwalk Channel N95815.62, 
     E419439.33.
       (C) Redesignation.--All of the realigned channel shall be 
     redesignated as anchorage, with the exception of that portion 
     of the channel which narrows to a width of 100 feet and 
     terminates at a line whose coordinates are N96456.81, 
     E419260.06, and N96390.37, E419185.32, which shall remain as 
     a channel.
       (7) Southport harbor, connecticut.--
       (A) Deauthorization portion of project.--The following 
     portions of the project for navigation, Southport Harbor, 
     Connecticut, authorized by the first section of the Rivers 
     and Harbors Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1029):
       (i) The 6-foot deep anchorage located at the head of the 
     project.
       (ii) The portion of the 9-foot deep channel beginning at a 
     bend in the channel whose coordinates are north 109131.16, 
     east 452653.32 running thence in a northeasterly direction 
     about 943.01 feet to a point whose coordinates are north 
     109635.22, east 453450.31 running thence in a southeasterly 
     direction about 22.66 feet to a point whose coordinates are 
     north 109617.15, east 453463.98 running thence in a 
     southwesterly direction about 945.18 feet to the point of 
     beginning.
       (B) Remainder.--The remaining portion of the project 
     referred to in subparagraph (A) northerly of a line whose 
     coordinates are north 108699.15, east 452768.36 and north 
     108655.66, east 452858.73 shall be redesignated as an 
     anchorage.
       (8) Stony creek, branford, connecticut.--The following 
     portion of the project for navigation, Stony Creek, 
     Connecticut, authorized under section 107 of the River and 
     Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577): The 6-foot maneuvering 
     basin starting at a point N157031.91, E599030.79, thence 
     running northeasterly about 221.16 feet to a point 
     N157191.06, E599184.37, thence running northerly about 162.60 
     feet to a point N157353.56, E599189.99, thence running 
     southwesterly about 358.90 feet to the point of origin.
       (9) Kennebunk river, maine.--That portion of the project 
     for navigation, Kennebunk River, Maine, authorized by section 
     101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1173) and 
     consisting of a 6-foot deep channel that lies northerly of a 
     line whose coordinates are N191412.53, E417265.28 and 
     N191445.83, E417332.48.
       (10) York harbor, maine.--That portion of the project for 
     navigation, York Harbor, Maine, authorized by section 101 of 
     the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 480), located in 
     the 8-foot deep anchorage area beginning at coordinates N 
     109340.19, E 372066.93, thence running north 65 degrees 12 
     minutes 10.5 seconds E 423.27 feet to a point N 109517.71, 
     E372451.17, thence running north 28 degrees 42 minutes 58.3 
     seconds west 11.68 feet to a point N 109527.95, E 372445.56, 
     thence running south 63 degrees 37 minutes 24.6 seconds west 
     422.63 feet returning to the point of beginning and that 
     portion in the 8-foot deep anchorage area beginning at 
     coordinates N 108557.24, E 371645.88, thence running south 60 
     degrees 41 minutes 17.2 seconds east 484.51 feet to a point N 
     108320.04, E 372068.36, thence running north 29 degrees 12 
     minutes 53.3 seconds east 15.28 feet to a point N 108333.38, 
     E 372075.82, thence running north 62 degrees 29 minutes 42.1 
     seconds west 484.73 feet returning to the point of beginning.
       (11) Chelsea river, boston harbor, massachusetts.--The 
     following portion of the project for navigation, Boston 
     Harbor, Massachusetts, authorized by section 101 of the River 
     and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1173), consisting of a 35-
     foot deep channel in the Chelsea River: Beginning at a point 
     on the northern limit of the existing project N505357.84, 
     E724519.19, thence running northeasterly about 384.19 feet 
     along the northern limit of the existing project to a bend on 
     the northern limit of the existing project N505526.87, 
     E724864.20, thence running southeasterly about 368.00 feet 
     along the northern limit of the existing project to another 
     point N505404.77, E725211.35, thence running westerly about 
     594.53 feet to a point N505376.12, E724617.51, thence running 
     southwesterly about 100.00 feet to the point of origin.
       (12) Cohasset harbor, cohasset, massachusetts.--The 
     following portions of the project for navigation, Cohasset 
     Harbor, Massachusetts, authorized under section 107 of the 
     River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577):
       (A) The portion starting at a point N453510.15, E792664.63, 
     thence running south 53 degrees 07 minutes 05.4 seconds west 
     307.00 feet to a point N453325.90, E792419.07, thence running 
     north 57 degrees 56 minutes 36.8 seconds west 201.00 feet to 
     a point N453432.58, E792248.72, thence running south 88 
     degrees 57 minutes 25.6 seconds west 50.00 feet to a point 
     N453431.67, E792198.73, thence running north 01 degree 02 
     minutes 52.3 seconds west 66.71 feet to a point N453498.37, 
     E792197.51, thence running north 69 degrees 12 minutes 52.3 
     seconds east 332.32 feet to a point N453616.30, E792508.20, 
     thence running south 55 degrees 50 minutes 24.1 seconds east 
     189.05 feet to the point of origin.
       (B) The portion starting at a point N452886.64, E791287.83, 
     thence running south 00 degrees 00 minutes 00.0 seconds west 
     56.04 feet to a point N452830.60, E791287.83, thence running 
     north 90 degrees 00 minutes 00.0 seconds west 101.92 feet to 
     a point, N452830.60, E791185.91, thence running north 52 
     degrees 12 minutes 49.7 seconds east 89.42 feet to a point, 
     N452885.39, E791256.58, thence running north 87 degrees 42 
     minutes 33.8 seconds east 31.28 feet to the point of origin.
       (C) The portion starting at a point, N452261.08, 
     E792040.24, thence running north 89 degrees 07 minutes 19.5 
     seconds east 118.78 feet to a point, N452262.90, E792159.01, 
     thence running south 43 degrees 39 minutes 06.8 seconds west 
     40.27 feet to a point, N452233.76, E792131.21, thence running 
     north 74 degrees 33 minutes 29.1 seconds west 94.42 feet to a 
     point, N452258.90, E792040.20, thence running north 01 degree 
     03 minutes 04.3 seconds east 2.18 feet to the point of 
     origin.
       (13) Falmouth, massachusetts.--
       (A) Deauthorizations.--The following portions of the 
     project for navigation, Falmouth Harbor, Massachusetts, 
     authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1948 
     (62 Stat. 1172):
       (i) The portion commencing at a point north 199286.37 east 
     844394.81 a line running north 73 degrees 09 minutes 29 
     seconds east 440.34 feet to a point north 199413.99 east 
     844816.36, thence turning and running north 43 degrees 09 
     minutes 34.5 seconds east 119.99 feet to a point north 
     199501.52 east 844898.44, thence turning and running south 66 
     degrees 52 minutes 03.5 seconds

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     east 547.66 feet returning to a point north 199286.41 east 
     844394.91.
       (ii) The portion commencing at a point north 199647.41 east 
     845035.25 a line running north 43 degrees 09 minutes 33.1 
     seconds east 767.15 feet to a point north 200207.01 east 
     845560.00, thence turning and running north 11 degrees 04 
     minutes 24.3 seconds west 380.08 feet to a point north 
     200580.01 east 845487.00, thence turning and running north 22 
     degrees 05 minutes 50.8 seconds east 1332.36 feet to a point 
     north 201814.50 east 845988.21, thence turning and running 
     north 02 degrees 54 minutes 15.7 seconds east 15.0 feet to a 
     point north 201829.48 east 845988.97, thence turning and 
     running south 24 degrees 56 minutes 42.3 seconds west 1410.29 
     feet returning to the point north 200550.75 east 845394.18.
       (B) Redesignation.--The portion of the project for 
     navigation Falmouth, Massachusetts, referred to in 
     subparagraph (A) upstream of a line designated by the 2 
     points north 199463.18 east 844496.40 and north 199350.36 
     east 844544.60 is redesignated as an anchorage area.
       (14) Mystic river, massachusetts.--The following portion of 
     the project for navigation, Mystic River, Massachusetts, 
     authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1950 
     (64 Stat. 164): The 35-foot deep channel beginning at a point 
     on the northern limit of the existing project, N506243.78, 
     E717600.27, thence running easterly about 1000.00 feet along 
     the northern limit of the existing project to a point, 
     N506083.42, E718587.33, thence running southerly about 40.00 
     feet to a point, N506043.94, E718580.91, thence running 
     westerly about 1000.00 feet to a point, N506204.29, 
     E717593.85, thence running northerly about 40.00 feet to the 
     point of origin.
       (15) Reserved Channel, Boston, Massachusetts.--That portion 
     of the project for navigation, Reserved Channel, Boston, 
     Massachusetts, authorized by section 101(a)(12) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4607), that 
     consists of a 40-foot deep channel beginning at a point along 
     the southern limit of the authorized project, N489391.22, 
     E728246.54, thence running northerly about 54 feet to a 
     point, N489445.53, E728244.97, thence running easterly about 
     2,926 feet to a point, N489527.38, E731170.41, thence running 
     southeasterly about 81 feet to a point, N489474.87, 
     E731232.55, thence running westerly about 2,987 feet to the 
     point of origin.
       (16) Weymouth-fore and town rivers, massachusetts.--The 
     following portions of the project for navigation, Weymouth-
     Fore and Town Rivers, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts, 
     authorized by section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965 
     (79 Stat. 1089):
       (A) The 35-foot deep channel beginning at a bend on the 
     southern limit of the existing project, N457394.01, 
     E741109.74, thence running westerly about 405.25 feet to a 
     point, N457334.64, E740708.86, thence running southwesterly 
     about 462.60 feet to another bend in the southern limit of 
     the existing project, N457132.00, E740293.00, thence running 
     northeasterly about 857.74 feet along the southern limit of 
     the existing project to the point of origin.
       (B) The 15 and 35-foot deep channels beginning at a point 
     on the southern limit of the existing project, N457163.41, 
     E739903.49, thence running northerly about 111.99 feet to a 
     point, N457275.37, E739900.76, thence running westerly about 
     692.37 feet to a point N457303.40, E739208.96, thence running 
     southwesterly about 190.01 feet to another point on the 
     southern limit of the existing project, N457233.17, 
     E739032.41, thence running easterly about 873.87 feet along 
     the southern limit of the existing project to the point of 
     origin.
       (17) Cocheco river, new hampshire.--The portion of the 
     project for navigation, Cocheco River, New Hampshire, 
     authorized by the first section of the Act entitled ``An Act 
     making appropriations for the construction, repair, and 
     preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, 
     and for other purposes'', approved September 19, 1890 (26 
     Stat. 436), that consists of a 7-foot deep channel that lies 
     northerly of a line the coordinates of which are N255292.31, 
     E713095.36, and N255334.51, E713138.01.
       (18) Morristown harbor, new york.--The following portion of 
     the project for navigation, Morristown Harbor, New York, 
     authorized by the first section of the Rivers and Harbors Act 
     of January 21, 1927 (44 Stat. 1011): The portion that lies 
     north of the north boundary of Morris Street extended.
       (19) Oswegatchie river, ogdensburg new york.--The portion 
     of the Federal channel of the project for navigation, 
     Ogdensburg Harbor, New York, authorized by the first section 
     of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriations Act of June 25, 1910 
     (36 Stat. 635), as modified by the first section of the 
     Rivers and Harbors Act of August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1037), 
     that is in the Oswegatchie River in Ogdensburg, New York, 
     from the southernmost alignment of the Route 68 bridge 
     upstream to the northernmost alignment of the Lake Street 
     bridge.
       (20) Conneaut harbor, ohio.--The most southerly 300 feet of 
     the 1,670-foot long Shore Arm of the project for navigation, 
     Conneaut Harbor, Ohio, authorized by the first section of the 
     Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of June 25, 1910 (36 
     Stat. 653).
       (21) Lorain small boat basin, lake erie, ohio.--The portion 
     of the Federal navigation channel, Lorain Small Boat Basin, 
     Lake Erie, Ohio, authorized pursuant to section 107 of the 
     River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 486) that is situated 
     in the State of Ohio, County of Lorain, Township of Black 
     River and is a part of Original Black River Township Lot 
     Number 1, Tract Number 1, further known as being submerged 
     lands of Lake Erie owned by the State of Ohio and that is 
     more definitely described as follows:
       Commencing at a drill hole found on the centerline of 
     Lakeside Avenue (60 feet in width) at the intersection of the 
     centerline of the East Shorearm of Lorain Harbor, said point 
     is known as United States Army Corps of Engineers Monument 
     No. 203 (N658012.20, E208953.88).
       Thence, in a line north 75 degrees 26 minutes 12 seconds 
     west, a distance of 387.87 feet to a point (N658109.73, 
     E2089163.47). This point is hereinafter in this paragraph 
     referred to as the ``principal point of beginning''.
       Thence, north 58 degrees 14 minutes 11 seconds west, a 
     distance of 50.00 feet to a point (N658136.05, E2089120.96).
       Thence, south 67 degrees 49 minutes 32 seconds west, a 
     distance of 665.16 feet to a point (N657885.00, E2088505.00).
       Thence, north 88 degrees 13 minutes 52 seconds west, a 
     distance of 551.38 feet to a point (N657902.02, E2087953.88).
       Thence, north 29 degrees 17 minutes 42 seconds east, a 
     distance of 114.18 feet to point (N658001.60, E2088009.75).
       Thence, south 88 degrees 11 minutes 40 seconds east, a 
     distance of 477.00 feet to a point (N657986.57, E2088486.51).
       Thence, north 68 degrees 11 minutes 06 seconds east, a 
     distance of 601.95 feet to a point (N658210.26, E2089045.35).
       Thence, north 35 degrees 11 minutes 34 seconds east, a 
     distance of 89.58 feet to a point (N658283.47, E2089096.98).
       Thence, south 20 degrees 56 minutes 30 seconds east, a 
     distance of 186.03 feet to the principal point of beginning 
     (N658109.73, E2089163.47) and containing within such bounds 
     2.81 acres, more or less, of submerged land.
       (22) Apponaug cove, warwick, rhode island.--The following 
     portion of the project for navigation, Apponaug Cove, Rhode 
     Island, authorized under section 101 of the River and Harbor 
     Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 480): The 6-foot channel bounded by 
     coordinates N223269.93, E513089.12; N223348.31, E512799.54; 
     N223251.78, E512773.41; and N223178.0, E513046.0.
       (23) Port washington harbor, wisconsin.--The following 
     portion of the navigation project for Port Washington Harbor, 
     Wisconsin, authorized by the Rivers and Harbors 
     Appropriations Act of July 11, 1870 (16 Stat. 223): Beginning 
     at the northwest corner of project at Channel Pt. No. 36, of 
     the Federal Navigation Project, Port Washington Harbor, 
     Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, at coordinates N513529.68, 
     E2535215.64, thence 188 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds, a 
     distance of 178.32 feet, thence 196 degrees 47 minutes 17 
     seconds, a distance of 574.80 feet, thence 270 degrees 58 
     minutes 25 seconds, a distance of 465.50 feet, thence 178 
     degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds, a distance of 130.05 feet, 
     thence 87 degrees 17 minutes 05 seconds, a distance of 510.22 
     feet, thence 104 degrees 58 minutes 31 seconds, a distance of 
     178.33 feet, thence 115 degrees 47 minutes 55 seconds, a 
     distance of 244.15 feet, thence 25 degrees 12 minutes 08 
     seconds, a distance of 310.00 feet, thence 294 degrees 46 
     minutes 50 seconds, a distance of 390.20 feet, thence 16 
     degrees 56 minutes 16 seconds, a distance of 570.90 feet, 
     thence 266 degrees 01 minutes 25 seconds, a distance of 
     190.78 feet to Channel Pt. No. 36, point of beginning.

     SEC. 502. PROJECT REAUTHORIZATIONS.

       (a) Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, Arkansas.--
     The project for flood control, Grand Prairie Region and Bayou 
     Meto Basin, Arkansas, authorized by section 204 of the Flood 
     Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 174) and deauthorized pursuant 
     to section 1001(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act 
     of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(1)), is authorized to be carried 
     out by the Secretary; except that the scope of the project 
     includes ground water protection and conservation, 
     agricultural water supply, and waterfowl management.
       (b) White River, Arkansas.--The project for navigation, 
     White River Navigation to Batesville, Arkansas, authorized by 
     section 601(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (100 Stat. 4139) and deauthorized by section 52(b) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4045), is 
     authorized to be carried out by the Secretary.
       (c) Des Plaines River, Illinois.--The project for wetlands 
     research, Des Plaines River, Illinois, authorized by section 
     45 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 
     4041) and deauthorized pursuant to section 1001 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), is 
     authorized to be carried out by the Secretary.
       (d) Alpena Harbor, Michigan.--The project for navigation, 
     Alpena Harbor, Michigan, authorized by section 301 of the 
     River and Harbor Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1090) and deauthorized 
     pursuant to section 1001 of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), is authorized to be carried 
     out by the Secretary.
       (e) Ontonagon harbor, ontonagon county, michigan.--The 
     project for navigation, Ontonagon Harbor, Ontonagon County, 
     Michigan, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor 
     Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1176) and deauthorized pursuant to 
     section 1001 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), is authorized to be carried out by the 
     Secretary.
       (f) Knife River Harbor, Minnesota.--The project for 
     navigation, Knife River Harbor, Minnesota, authorized by 
     section 100 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 
     (88 Stat. 41) and deauthorized pursuant to section 1001 of 
     the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
     579a(b)), is authorized to be carried out by the Secretary.
       (g) Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey.--The project for 
     hurricane-flood protection and beach erosion control on 
     Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey, authorized by 
     section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 118) 
     and deauthorized pursuant to section 1001 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), is 
     authorized to be carried out by the Secretary.

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     SEC. 503. CONTINUATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS.

       (a) General Rule.--Notwithstanding section 1001 of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a), the 
     following projects shall remain authorized to be carried out 
     by the Secretary:
       (1) Cedar river harbor, michigan.--The project for 
     navigation, Cedar River Harbor, Michigan, authorized by 
     section 301 of the River and Harbor Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 
     1090).
       (2) Cross village harbor, michigan.--The project for 
     navigation, Cross Village Harbor, Michigan, authorized by 
     section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1966 (80 Stat. 
     1405).
       (b) Limitation.--A project described in subsection (a) 
     shall not be authorized for construction after the last day 
     of the 5-year period that begins on the date of the enactment 
     of this Act unless, during such period, funds have been 
     obligated for the construction (including planning and 
     design) of the project.

     SEC. 504. LAND CONVEYANCES.

       (a) Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal Property, 
     California.--Section 205 of the Water Resources Development 
     Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4633) is amended--
       (1) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(3) To adjacent land owners, the United States title to 
     all or portions of that part of the Oakland Inner Harbor 
     Tidal Canal which are located within the boundaries of the 
     city in which such land rests. Such conveyance shall be at 
     fair market value.'';
       (2) by inserting after ``right-of-way'' the following: ``or 
     other rights deemed necessary by the Secretary''; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following: ``The conveyances 
     and processes involved will be at no cost to the United 
     States.''.
       (b) Mariemont, Ohio.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convey to the village 
     of Mariemont, Ohio, for a sum of $85,000 all right, title, 
     and interest of the United States in and to a parcel of land 
     (including improvements thereto) under the jurisdiction of 
     the Corps of Engineers and known as the ``Ohio River Division 
     Laboratory'', as such parcel is described in paragraph (4).
       (2) Terms and conditions.--The conveyance under paragraph 
     (1) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the 
     Secretary considers necessary and appropriate to protect the 
     interests of the United States.
       (3) Proceeds.--All proceeds from the conveyance under 
     paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the general fund of the 
     Treasury of the United States and credited as miscellaneous 
     receipts.
       (4) Property description.--The parcel of land referred to 
     in paragraph (1) is the parcel situated in the State of Ohio, 
     County of Hamilton, Township 4, Fractional Range 2, Miami 
     Purchase, Columbia Township, Section 15, being parts of Lots 
     5 and 6 of the subdivision of the dower tract of the estate 
     of Joseph Ferris as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 112, of the 
     Plat Records of Hamilton County, Ohio, Recorder's Office, and 
     more particularly described as follows:
       Beginning at an iron pin set to mark the intersection of 
     the easterly line of Lot 5 of said subdivision of said dower 
     tract with the northerly line of the right-of-way of the 
     Norfolk and Western Railway Company as shown in Plat Book 27, 
     Page 182, Hamilton County, Ohio, Surveyor's Office, thence 
     with said northerly right-of-way line;
       South 70 degrees 10 minutes 13 seconds west 258.52 feet to 
     a point; thence leaving the northerly right-of-way of the 
     Norfolk and Western Railway Company;
       North 18 degrees 22 minutes 02 seconds west 302.31 feet to 
     a point in the south line of Mariemont Avenue; thence along 
     said south line;
       North 72 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds east 167.50 feet to 
     a point; thence leaving the south line of Mariemont Avenue;
       North 17 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds west 49.00 feet to a 
     point; thence
       North 72 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds east 100.00 feet to 
     a point; thence
       South 17 degrees 25 minutes 25 seconds east 49.00 feet to a 
     point; thence
       North 72 degrees 34 minutes 35 seconds east 238.90 feet to 
     a point; thence
       South 00 degrees 52 minutes 07 seconds east 297.02 feet to 
     a point in the northerly line of the Norfolk and Western 
     Railway Company; thence with said northerly right-of-way;
       South 70 degrees 10 minutes 13 seconds west 159.63 feet to 
     a point of beginning, containing 3.22 acres, more or less.
       (c) Eufaula Lake, Oklahoma.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convey to the city of 
     Eufaula, Oklahoma, all right, title, and interest of the 
     United States in and to a parcel of land consisting of 
     approximately 12.5 acres located at the Eufaula Lake project.
       (2) Consideration.--Consideration for the conveyance under 
     paragraph (1) shall be the fair market value of the parcel 
     (as determined by the Secretary) and payment of all costs of 
     the United States in making the conveyance, including the 
     costs of--
       (A) the survey required under paragraph (4);
       (B) any other necessary survey or survey monumentation;
       (C) compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act 
     of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); and
       (D) any coordination necessary with respect to requirements 
     relating to endangered species, cultural resources, and clean 
     air (including the costs of agency consultation and public 
     hearings).
       (3) Land surveys.--The exact acreage and description of the 
     parcel to be conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined 
     by such surveys as the Secretary considers necessary, which 
     shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Secretary.
       (4) Environmental baseline survey.--Prior to making the 
     conveyance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conduct 
     an environmental baseline survey to determine the levels of 
     any contamination (as of the date of the survey) for which 
     the United States would be responsible under the 
     Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and 
     Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and any other 
     applicable law.
       (5) Conditions concerning rights and easement.--The 
     conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be subject to existing 
     rights and to retention by the United States of a flowage 
     easement over all portions of the parcel that lie at or below 
     the flowage easement contour for the Eufaula Lake project.
       (6) Other terms and conditions.--The conveyance under 
     paragraph (1) shall be subject to such other terms and 
     conditions as the Secretary considers necessary and 
     appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.
       (d) Boardman, Oregon.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convey to the city of 
     Boardman, Oregon, all right, title, and interest of the 
     United States in and to a parcel of land consisting of 
     approximately 141 acres acquired as part of the John Day Lock 
     and Dam project in the vicinity of such city currently under 
     lease to the Boardman Park and Recreation District.
       (2) Consideration.--
       (A) Park and recreation properties.--Properties to be 
     conveyed under this subsection that will be retained in 
     public ownership and used for public park and recreation 
     purposes shall be conveyed without consideration. If any such 
     property is no longer used for public park and recreation 
     purposes, then title to such property shall revert to the 
     Secretary.
       (B) Other properties.--Properties to be conveyed under this 
     subsection and not described in subparagraph (A) shall be 
     conveyed at fair market value.
       (3) Conditions concerning rights and easement.--The 
     conveyance of properties under this subsection shall be 
     subject to existing first rights of refusal regarding 
     acquisition of such properties and to retention of a flowage 
     easement over portions of the properties that the Secretary 
     determines to be necessary for operation of the project.
       (4) Other terms and conditions.--The conveyance of 
     properties under this subsection shall be subject to such 
     other terms and conditions as the Secretary considers 
     necessary and appropriate to protect the interests of the 
     United States.
       (e) Tri-Cities Area, Washington.--
       (1) General authority.--As soon as practicable after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall make 
     the conveyances to the local governments referred to in 
     paragraph (2) of all right, title, and interest of the United 
     States in and to the property described in paragraph (2).
       (2) Property descriptions.--
       (A) Benton county.--The property to be conveyed pursuant to 
     paragraph (1) to Benton County, Washington, is the property 
     in such county which is designated ``Area D'' on Exhibit A to 
     Army Lease No. DACW-68-1-81-43.
       (B) Franklin county, washington.--The property to be 
     conveyed pursuant to paragraph (1) to Franklin County, 
     Washington, is--
       (i) the 105.01 acres of property leased pursuant to Army 
     Lease No. DACW-68-1-77-20 as executed by Franklin County, 
     Washington, on April 7, 1977;
       (ii) the 35 acres of property leased pursuant to 
     Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Army Lease No. DACW-68-1-77-
     20;
       (iii) the 20 acres of property commonly known as ``Richland 
     Bend'' which is designated by the shaded portion of Lot 1, 
     Section 11, and the shaded portion of Lot 1, Section 12, 
     Township 9 North, Range 28 East, W.M. on Exhibit D to 
     Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Army Lease No. DACW-68-1-77-
     20;
       (iv) the 7.05 acres of property commonly known as ``Taylor 
     Flat'' which is designated by the shaded portion of Lot 
     1, Section 13, Township 11 North, Range 28 East, W.M. on 
     Exhibit D to Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Army Lease 
     No. DACW-68-1-77-20;
       (v) the 14.69 acres of property commonly known as ``Byers 
     Landing'' which is designated by the shaded portion of Lots 2 
     and 3, Section 2, Township 10 North, Range 28 East, W.M. on 
     Exhibit D to Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Army Lease No. 
     DACW-68-1-77-20; and
       (vi) all levees within Franklin County, Washington, as of 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, and the property upon 
     which the levees are situated.
       (C) City of kennewick, washington.--The property to be 
     conveyed pursuant to paragraph (1) to the city of Kennewick, 
     Washington, is the property within the city which is subject 
     to the Municipal Sublease Agreement entered into on April 6, 
     1989, between Benton County, Washington, and the cities of 
     Kennewick and Richland, Washington.
       (D) City of richland, washington.--The property to be 
     conveyed pursuant to paragraph (1), to the city of Richland, 
     Washington, is the property within the city which is subject 
     to the Municipal Sublease Agreement entered into on April 6, 
     1989, between Benton County, Washington, and the Cities of 
     Kennewick and Richland, Washington.
       (E) City of pasco, washington.--The property to be conveyed 
     pursuant to paragraph (1), to the city of Pasco, Washington, 
     is--
       (i) the property within the city of Pasco, Washington, 
     which is leased pursuant to Army Lease No. DACW-68-1-77-10; 
     and
       (ii) all levees within such city, as of the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, and the property upon which the levees 
     are situated.
       (F) Port of pasco, washington.--The property to be conveyed 
     pursuant to paragraph (1) to the Port of Pasco, Washington, 
     is--

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       (i) the property owned by the United States which is south 
     of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks in Lots 1 and 2, 
     Section 20, Township 9 North, Range 31 East, W.M.; and
       (ii) the property owned by the United States which is south 
     of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks in Lots 1, 2, 3, 
     and 4, in each of Sections 21, 22, and 23, Township 9 North, 
     Range 31 East, W.M.
       (G) Additional properties.--In addition to properties 
     described in subparagraphs (A) through (F), the Secretary may 
     convey to a local government referred to in subparagraphs (A) 
     through (F) such properties under the jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary in the Tri-Cities area as the Secretary and the 
     local government agree are appropriate for conveyance.
       (3) Terms and conditions.--
       (A) In general.--The conveyances under paragraph (1) shall 
     be subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary 
     considers necessary and appropriate to protect the interests 
     of the United States.
       (B) Special rules for franklin county.--The property 
     described in paragraph (2)(B)(vi) shall be conveyed only 
     after Franklin County, Washington, has entered into a written 
     agreement with the Secretary which provides that the United 
     States shall continue to operate and maintain the flood 
     control drainage areas and pump stations on the property 
     conveyed and that the United States shall be provided all 
     easements and rights necessary to carry out that agreement.
       (C) Special rule for city of pasco.--The property described 
     in paragraph (2)(E)(ii) shall be conveyed only after the city 
     of Pasco, Washington, has entered into a written agreement 
     with the Secretary which provides that the United States 
     shall continue to operate and maintain the flood control 
     drainage areas and pump stations on the property conveyed and 
     that the United States shall be provided all easements and 
     rights necessary to carry out that agreement.
       (D) Consideration.--
       (i) Park and recreation properties.--Properties to be 
     conveyed under this subsection that will be retained in 
     public ownership and used for public park and recreation 
     purposes shall be conveyed without consideration. If any such 
     property is no longer used for public park and recreation 
     purposes, then title to such property shall revert to the 
     Secretary.
       (ii) Other properties.--Properties to be conveyed under 
     this subsection and not described in clause (i) shall be 
     conveyed at fair market value.
       (4) Lake wallula levees.--
       (A) Determination of minimum safe height.--
       (i) Contract.--Within 30 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall contract with a 
     private entity agreed to under clause (ii) to determine, 
     within 6 months after such date of enactment, the minimum 
     safe height for the levees of the project for flood control, 
     Lake Wallula, Washington. The Secretary shall have final 
     approval of the minimum safe height.
       (ii) Agreement of local officials.--A contract shall be 
     entered into under clause (i) only with a private entity 
     agreed to by the Secretary, appropriate representatives of 
     Franklin County, Washington, and appropriate representatives 
     of the city of Pasco, Washington.
       (B) Authority.--A local government may reduce, at its cost, 
     the height of any levee of the project for flood control, 
     Lake Wallula, Washington, within the boundaries of such local 
     government to a height not lower than the minimum safe height 
     determined pursuant to subparagraph (A).
       (f) Applicability of Other Laws.--Any contract for sale, 
     deed, or other transfer of real property under this section 
     shall be carried out in compliance with all applicable 
     provisions of section 120(h) of the Comprehensive 
     Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and 
     other environmental laws.

     SEC. 505. NAMINGS.

       (a) Milt Brandt Visitors Center, California.--
       (1) Designation.--The visitors center at Warm Springs Dam, 
     California, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control 
     Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1192), shall be known and designated as 
     the ``Milt Brandt Visitors Center''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the visitors center referred to in paragraph (1) 
     shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Milt Brandt 
     Visitors Center''.
       (b) Carr Creek Lake, Kentucky.--
       (1) Designation.--Carr Fork Lake in Knott County, Kentucky, 
     authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 
     (76 Stat. 1188), shall be known and designated as the ``Carr 
     Creek Lake''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lake referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``Carr Creek Lake''.
       (c) William H. Natcher Bridge, Maceo, Kentucky, and 
     Rockport, Indiana.--
       (1) Designation.--The bridge on United States Route 231 
     which crosses the Ohio River between Maceo, Kentucky, and 
     Rockport, Indiana, shall be known and designated as the 
     ``William H. Natcher Bridge''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the bridge referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``William H. Natcher 
     Bridge''.
       (d) John T. Myers Lock and Dam, Indiana and Kentucky.--
       (1) Designation.--Uniontown Lock and Dam, on the Ohio 
     River, Indiana and Kentucky, shall be known and designated as 
     the ``John T. Myers Lock and Dam''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) shall 
     be deemed to be a reference to the ``John T. Myers Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (e) J. Edward Roush Lake, Indiana.--
       (1) Redesignation.--The lake on the Wabash River in 
     Huntington and Wells Counties, Indiana, authorized by section 
     203 of the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 312), and 
     known as Huntington Lake, shall be known and designated as 
     the ``J. Edward Roush Lake''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lake referred to in paragraph (1) shall be 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``J. Edward Roush Lake''.
       (f) Russell B. Long Lock and Dam, Red River Waterway, 
     Louisiana.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock and Dam 4 of the Red River Waterway, 
     Louisiana, shall be known and designated as the ``Russell B. 
     Long Lock and Dam''.
       (2) Legal references.--A reference in any law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) shall 
     be deemed to be a reference to the ``Russell B. Long Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (g) William L. Jess Dam and Intake Structure, Oregon.--
       (1) Designation.--The dam located at mile 153.6 on the 
     Rogue River in Jackson County, Oregon, and commonly known as 
     the Lost Creek Dam Lake Project, shall be known and 
     designated as the ``William L. Jess Dam and Intake 
     Structure''.
       (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the dam referred to in section 1 shall be deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``William L. Jess Dam and Intake 
     Structure''.
       (h) Aberdeen Lock and Dam, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--The lock and dam at Mile 358 of the 
     Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``Aberdeen 
     Lock and Dam''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) is 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``Aberdeen Lock and Dam''.
       (i) Amory Lock, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock A at Mile 371 of the Tennessee-
     Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``Amory Lock''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock referred to in paragraph (1) is deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``Amory Lock''.
       (j) Fulton Lock, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock C at Mile 391 of the Tennessee-
     Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``Fulton Lock''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock referred to in paragraph (1) is deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``Fulton Lock''.
       (k) Howell Heflin Lock and Dam, Tennessee-Tombigbee 
     Waterway.--
       (1) Redesignation.--The lock and dam at Mile 266 of the 
     Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, known as the Gainesville Lock 
     and Dam, is redesignated as the ``Howell Heflin Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) is 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``Howell Heflin Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (l) G.V. ``Sonny'' Montgomery Lock, Tennessee-Tombigbee 
     Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock E at Mile 407 of the Tennessee-
     Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``G.V. `Sonny' 
     Montgomery Lock''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock referred to in paragraph (1) is deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``G.V. `Sonny' Montgomery Lock''.
       (m) John Rankin Lock, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock D at Mile 398 of the Tennessee-
     Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``John Rankin Lock''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock referred to in paragraph (1) is deemed to 
     be a reference to the ``John Rankin Lock''.
       (n) John C. Stennis Lock and Dam, Tennessee-Tombigbee 
     Waterway.--
       (1) Redesignation.--The lock and dam at Mile 335 of the 
     Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, known as the Columbus Lock and 
     Dam, is redesignated as the ``John C. Stennis Lock and Dam''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) is 
     deemed to be a reference to the ``John C. Stennis Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (o) Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam, Tennessee-Tombigbee 
     Waterway.--
       (1) Redesignation.--The lock and dam at Mile 412 of the 
     Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, known as the Bay Springs Lock 
     and Dam, is redesignated as the ``Jamie Whitten Lock and 
     Dam''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
     States to the lock and dam referred to in paragraph (1) is 
     deemed to be a

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     reference to the ``Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam''.
       (p) Glover Wilkins Lock, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
       (1) Designation.--Lock B at Mile 376 of the Tennessee-
     Tombigbee Waterway is designated as the ``Glover Wilkins 
     Lock''.
       (2) Legal reference.--Any reference in a law, map, 
     regulation, document, paper, or other record to the lock 
     referred to in paragraph (1) is deemed to be a reference to 
     the ``Glover Wilkins Lock''.

     SEC. 506. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND DEVELOPMENT.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
     technical, planning, and design assistance to non-Federal 
     interests for carrying out watershed management, restoration, 
     and development projects at the locations described in 
     subsection (d).
       (b) Specific Measures.--Assistance provided pursuant to 
     subsection (a) may be in support of non-Federal projects for 
     the following purposes:
       (1) Management and restoration of water quality.
       (2) Control and remediation of toxic sediments.
       (3) Restoration of degraded streams, rivers, wetlands, and 
     other waterbodies to their natural condition as a means to 
     control flooding, excessive erosion, and sedimentation.
       (4) Protection and restoration of watersheds, including 
     urban watersheds.
       (5) Demonstration of technologies for nonstructural 
     measures to reduce destructive impact of flooding.
       (c) Non-Federal Share.--The non-Federal share of the cost 
     of assistance provided under this section shall be 50 
     percent.
       (d) Project Locations.--The Secretary may provide 
     assistance under subsection (a) for projects at the following 
     locations:
       (1) Gila River and Tributaries, Santa Cruz River, Arizona.
       (2) Rio Salado, Salt River, Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona.
       (3) Colusa basin, California.
       (4) Los Angeles River watershed, California.
       (5) Russian River watershed, California.
       (6) Sacramento River watershed, California.
       (7) San Pablo Bay watershed, California.
       (8) Nancy Creek, Utoy Creek, and North Peachtree Creek and 
     South Peachtree Creek basin, Georgia.
       (9) Lower Platte River watershed, Nebraska.
       (10) Juniata River watershed, Pennsylvania, including 
     Raystown Lake.
       (11) Upper Potomac River watershed, Grant and Mineral 
     Counties, West Virginia.
       (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996.

     SEC. 507. LAKES PROGRAM.

       Section 602(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1986 (100 Stat. 4148-4149) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``and'' at the end of paragraph (10);
       (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (11) and 
     inserting a semicolon; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(12) Goodyear Lake, Otsego County, New York, removal of 
     silt and aquatic growth;
       ``(13) Otsego Lake, Otsego County, New York, removal of 
     silt and aquatic growth and measures to address high nutrient 
     concentration;
       ``(14) Oneida Lake, Oneida County, New York, removal of 
     silt and aquatic growth;
       ``(15) Skaneateles and Owasco Lakes, New York, removal of 
     silt and aquatic growth and prevention of sediment deposit; 
     and
       ``(16) Twin Lakes, Paris, Illinois, removal of silt and 
     excess aquatic vegetation, including measures to address 
     excessive sedimentation, high nutrient concentration, and 
     shoreline erosion.''.

     SEC. 508. MAINTENANCE OF NAVIGATION CHANNELS.

       (a) In General.--Upon request of the non-Federal interest, 
     the Secretary shall be responsible for maintenance of the 
     following navigation channels constructed or improved by non-
     Federal interests if the Secretary determines that such 
     maintenance is economically justified and environmentally 
     acceptable and that the channel was constructed in accordance 
     with applicable permits and appropriate engineering and 
     design standards:
       (1) Humboldt Harbor and Bay, Fields Landing Channel, 
     California.
       (2) Mare Island Strait, California; except that, for 
     purposes of this section, the navigation channel shall be 
     deemed to have been constructed or improved by non-Federal 
     interests.
       (3) Mississippi River Ship Channel, Chalmette Slip, 
     Louisiana.
       (4) Greenville Inner Harbor Channel, Mississippi.
       (5) Providence Harbor Shipping Channel, Rhode Island.
       (6) Matagorda Ship Channel, Point Comfort Turning Basin, 
     Texas.
       (7) Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Rincon Canal System, 
     Texas.
       (8) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas, connecting channel to 
     Mexico.
       (9) Blair Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Washington.
       (b) Completion of Assessment.--Within 6 months of receipt 
     of a request from the non-Federal interest for Federal 
     assumption of maintenance of a channel listed in subsection 
     (a), the Secretary shall make a determination as provided in 
     subsection (a) and advise the non-Federal interest of the 
     Secretary's determination.

     SEC. 509. GREAT LAKES REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS AND SEDIMENT 
                   REMEDIATION.

       Section 401 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 
     (104 Stat. 4644) is amended to read as follows:

     ``SEC. 401. GREAT LAKES REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS AND SEDIMENT 
                   REMEDIATION.

       ``(a) Great Lakes Remedial Action Plans.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
     technical, planning, and engineering assistance to State and 
     local governments and nongovernmental entities designated by 
     the State or local government in the development and 
     implementation of remedial action plans for areas of concern 
     in the Great Lakes identified under the Great Lakes Water 
     Quality Agreement of 1978.
       ``(2) Non-federal share.--Non-Federal interests shall 
     contribute, in cash or by providing in-kind contributions, 50 
     percent of costs of activities for which assistance is 
     provided under paragraph (1).
       ``(b) Sediment Remediation Demonstration Projects.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
     Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (acting 
     through the Great Lakes National Program Office), may conduct 
     pilot- and full-scale demonstration projects of promising 
     techniques to remediate contaminated sediments in freshwater 
     coastal regions in the Great Lakes basin. The Secretary must 
     conduct no fewer than 3 full-scale demonstration projects 
     under this subsection.
       ``(2) Site selection for demonstration projects.--In 
     selecting the sites for the technology demonstration 
     projects, the Secretary shall give priority consideration to 
     Saginaw Bay, Michigan, Sheboygan Harbor, Wisconsin, Grand 
     Calumet River, Indiana, Ashtabula River, Ohio, Buffalo River, 
     New York, and Duluth/Superior Harbor, Minnesota.
       ``(3) Deadline for identifications.--Within 18 months after 
     the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary 
     shall identify the sites and technologies to be demonstrated 
     and complete each such full-scale demonstration project 
     within 3 years after such date of enactment.
       ``(4) Non-federal share.--Non-Federal interests shall 
     contribute 50 percent of costs of projects under this 
     subsection. Such costs may be paid in cash or by providing 
     in-kind contributions.
       ``(5) Authorizations.--There is authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section 
     $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 through 2000.''.

     SEC. 510. GREAT LAKES DREDGED MATERIAL TESTING AND EVALUATION 
                   MANUAL.

       The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, shall provide technical 
     assistance to non-Federal interests on testing procedures 
     contained in the Great Lakes Dredged Material Testing and 
     Evaluation Manual developed pursuant to section 230.2(c) of 
     title 40, Code of Federal Regulations.

     SEC. 511. GREAT LAKES SEDIMENT REDUCTION.

       (a) Great Lakes Tributary Sediment Transport Model.--For 
     each major river system or set of major river systems 
     depositing sediment into a Great Lakes federally authorized 
     commercial harbor, channel maintenance project site, or Area 
     of Concern identified under the Great Lakes Water Quality 
     Agreement of 1978, the Secretary, in consultation and 
     coordination with the Great Lakes States, shall develop a 
     tributary sediment transport model.
       (b) Requirements for Models.--In developing a tributary 
     sediment transport model under this section, the Secretary 
     shall--
       (1) build upon data and monitoring information generated in 
     earlier studies and programs of the Great Lakes and their 
     tributaries; and
       (2) complete models for 30 major river systems, either 
     individually or in combination as part of a set, within the 
     5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.

     SEC. 512. GREAT LAKES CONFINED DISPOSAL FACILITIES.

       (a) Assessment.--The Secretary shall conduct an assessment 
     of the general conditions of confined disposal facilities in 
     the Great Lakes.
       (b) Report.--Not later than 3 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to 
     Congress a report on the results of the assessment conducted 
     under subsection (a), including the following:
       (1) A description of the cumulative effects of confined 
     disposal facilities in the Great Lakes.
       (2) Recommendations for specific remediation actions for 
     each confined disposal facility in the Great Lakes.
       (3) An evaluation of, and recommendations for, confined 
     disposal facility management practices and technologies to 
     conserve capacity at such facilities and to minimize adverse 
     environmental effects at such facilities throughout the Great 
     Lakes system.

     SEC. 513. CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION AND PROTECTION PROGRAM.

       (a) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a pilot 
     program to provide to non-Federal interests in the Chesapeake 
     Bay watershed technical, planning, design, and construction 
     assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and 
     resource protection and development projects affecting the 
     Chesapeake Bay, including projects for sediment and erosion 
     control, protection of eroding shorelines, protection of 
     essential public works, wastewater treatment and related 
     facilities, water supply and related facilities, and 
     beneficial uses of dredged material, and other related 
     projects.
       (b) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
     provide assistance for a project under this section only if 
     the project is publicly owned and will be publicly operated 
     and maintained.
       (c) Cooperation Agreement.--
       (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
     section, the Secretary shall enter into a project cooperation 
     agreement pursuant to section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 
     1970 (84 Stat. 1818) with a non-Federal interest to provide 
     for technical, planning, design, and construction assistance 
     for the project.

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       (2) Requirements.--Each agreement entered into pursuant to 
     this subsection shall provide for the following:
       (A) Plan.--Development by the Secretary, in consultation 
     with appropriate Federal, State, and local officials, of a 
     plan, including appropriate engineering plans and 
     specifications and an estimate of expected benefits.
       (B) Legal and institutional structures.--Establishment of 
     such legal and institutional structures as are necessary to 
     ensure the effective long-term operation and maintenance of 
     the project by the non-Federal interest.
       (d) Cost Sharing.--
       (1) Federal share.--Except as provided in paragraph (2)(B), 
     the Federal share of the total project costs of each local 
     cooperation agreement entered into under this section shall 
     be 75 percent.
       (2) Non-federal share.--
       (A) Provision of lands, easements, rights-of-way, and 
     relocations.--The non-Federal interests for a project to 
     which this section applies shall provide the lands, 
     easements, rights-of-way, relocations, and dredged material 
     disposal areas necessary for the project.
       (B) Value of lands, easements, rights-of-way, and 
     relocations.--In determining the non-Federal contribution 
     toward carrying out a local cooperation agreement entered 
     into under this section, the Secretary shall provide credit 
     to a non-Federal interest for the value of lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, relocations, and dredged material disposal 
     areas provided by the non-Federal interest, except that the 
     amount of credit provided for a project under this paragraph 
     may not exceed 25 percent of total project costs.
       (C) Operation and maintenance costs.--The non-Federal share 
     of the costs of operation and maintenance of carrying out the 
     agreement under this section shall be 100 percent.
       (e) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws and 
     Agreements.--
       (1) In general.--Nothing in this section waives, limits, or 
     otherwise affects the applicability of any provision of 
     Federal or State law that would otherwise apply to a project 
     carried out with assistance provided under this section.
       (2) Cooperation.--In carrying out this section, the 
     Secretary shall cooperate with the heads of appropriate 
     Federal agencies.
       (f) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1998, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the program carried out under this section, together with 
     a recommendation concerning whether or not the program should 
     be implemented on a national basis.
       (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000.

     SEC. 514. EXTENSION OF JURISDICTION OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER 
                   COMMISSION.

       The jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission, 
     established by the first section of the Act of June 28, 1879 
     (33 U.S.C. 641; 21 Stat. 37), is extended to include--
       (1) all of the area between the eastern side of the Bayou 
     Lafourche Ridge from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to the Gulf 
     of Mexico and the west guide levee of the Mississippi River 
     from Donaldsonville, Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico;
       (2) Alexander County, Illinois; and
       (3) the area in the State of Illinois from the confluence 
     of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers northward to the vicinity 
     of Mississippi River mile 39.5, including the Len Small 
     Drainage and Levee District, insofar as such area is affected 
     by the flood waters of the Mississippi River.

     SEC. 515. ALTERNATIVE TO ANNUAL PASSES.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall evaluate the 
     feasibility of implementing an alternative to the $25 annual 
     pass that the Secretary currently offers to users of 
     recreation facilities at water resources projects of the 
     Corps of Engineers.
       (b) Annual Pass.--The evaluation under subsection (a) shall 
     include the establishment of an annual pass which costs $10 
     or less for the use of recreation facilities at Raystown 
     Lake, Pennsylvania.
       (c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1998, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the project carried out under this section, together with 
     recommendations concerning whether annual passes for 
     individual projects should be offered on a nationwide basis.

     SEC. 516. RECREATION PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall promote Federal, non-
     Federal, and private sector cooperation in creating public 
     recreation opportunities and developing the necessary 
     supporting infrastructure at water resources projects of the 
     Corps of Engineers.
       (b) Infrastructure Improvements.--
       (1) Recreation infrastructure improvements.--In 
     demonstrating the feasibility of the public-private 
     cooperative, the Secretary shall provide, at Federal expense, 
     such infrastructure improvements as are necessary to support 
     a potential private recreational development at the Raystown 
     Lake Project, Pennsylvania, generally in accordance with the 
     Master Plan Update (1994) for the project.
       (2) Agreement.--The Secretary shall enter into an agreement 
     with an appropriate non-Federal public entity to ensure that 
     the infrastructure improvements constructed by the Secretary 
     on non-project lands pursuant to paragraph (1) are 
     transferred to and operated and maintained by the non-Federal 
     public entity.
       (3) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $4,500,000 
     for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996.
       (c) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1998, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the cooperative efforts carried out under this section, 
     including the improvements required by subsection (b).

     SEC. 517. ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE.

       Section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4836-4837) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated for providing construction assistance 
     under this section--
       ``(1) $10,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(5);
       ``(2) $2,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(6);
       ``(3) $10,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(7);
       ``(4) $11,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(8);
       ``(5) $20,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(16); and
       ``(6) $20,000,000 for the project described in subsection 
     (c)(17).''.

     SEC. 518. CORPS CAPABILITY TO CONSERVE FISH AND WILDLIFE.

       Section 704(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1986 (33 U.S.C. 2263(b); 100 Stat. 4157) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``$5,000,000''; and inserting 
     ``$10,000,000''; and
       (2) in paragraph (4) by inserting ``and Virginia'' after 
     ``Maryland''.

     SEC. 519. PERIODIC BEACH NOURISHMENT.

       The Secretary shall carry out periodic beach nourishment 
     for each of the following projects for a period of 50 years 
     beginning on the date of initiation of construction of such 
     project:
       (1) Broward county, florida.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, segments II and III, Broward County, Florida.
       (2) Fort pierce, florida.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, Fort Pierce, Florida.
       (3) Lee county, florida.--Project for shoreline protection, 
     Lee County, Captiva Island segment, Florida.
       (4) Palm beach county, florida.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, Jupiter/Carlin, Ocean Ridge, and Boca Raton North 
     Beach segments, Palm Beach County, Florida.
       (5) Panama city beaches, florida.--Project for shoreline 
     protection, Panama City Beaches, Florida.
       (6) Tybee island, georgia.--Project for beach erosion 
     control, Tybee Island, Georgia.

     SEC. 520. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANTS.

       The Secretary shall carry out under section 104(b) of the 
     River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610(b))--
       (1) a program to control aquatic plants in Lake St. Clair, 
     Michigan; and
       (2) program to control aquatic plants in the Schuylkill 
     River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     SEC. 521. HOPPER DREDGES.

       Section 3 of the Act of August 11, 1888 (33 U.S.C. 622; 25 
     Stat. 423), is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Program To Increase Use of Private Hopper Dredges.--
       ``(1) Initiation.--The Secretary shall initiate a program 
     to increase the use of private industry hopper dredges for 
     the construction and maintenance of Federal navigation 
     channels.
       ``(2) Ready reserve status for hopper dredge wheeler.--In 
     order to carry out the requirements of this subsection, the 
     Secretary shall, not later than the earlier of 90 days after 
     the date of completion of the rehabilitation of the hopper 
     dredge McFarland pursuant to section 564 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1996 or October 1, 1997, place 
     the Federal hopper dredge Wheeler in a ready reserve status.
       ``(3) Testing and use of ready reserve hopper dredge.--The 
     Secretary may periodically perform routine tests of the 
     equipment of the vessel placed in a ready reserve status 
     under this subsection to ensure the vessel's ability to 
     perform emergency work. The Secretary shall not assign any 
     scheduled hopper dredging work to such vessel but shall 
     perform any repairs needed to maintain the vessel in a fully 
     operational condition. The Secretary may place the vessel in 
     active status in order to perform any dredging work only in 
     the event the Secretary determines that private industry has 
     failed to submit a responsive and responsible bid for work 
     advertised by the Secretary or to carry out the project as 
     required pursuant to a contract with the Secretary.
       ``(4) Repair and rehabilitation.--The Secretary may 
     undertake any repair and rehabilitation of any Federal hopper 
     dredge, including the vessel placed in ready reserve status 
     under paragraph (2) to allow the vessel to be placed into 
     active status as provided in paragraph (3).
       ``(5) Procedures.--The Secretary shall develop and 
     implement procedures to ensure that, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, private industry hopper dredge capacity is 
     available to meet both routine and time-sensitive dredging 
     needs. Such procedures shall include--
       ``(A) scheduling of contract solicitations to effectively 
     distribute dredging work throughout the dredging season; and
       ``(B) use of expedited contracting procedures to allow 
     dredges performing routine work to be made available to meet 
     time-sensitive, urgent, or emergency dredging needs.
       ``(6) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall report to 
     Congress on whether the vessel placed in ready reserve status 
     pursuant to paragraph (2) is needed to be returned to active 
     status or continued in a ready reserve status or whether 
     another Federal hopper dredge should be placed in a ready 
     reserve status.
       ``(7) Limitations.--
       ``(A) Reductions in status.--The Secretary may not further 
     reduce the readiness status of any Federal hopper dredge 
     below a ready reserve status except any vessel placed in such 
     status for not less than 5 years which the Secretary 
     determines has not been used sufficiently to justify 
     retaining the vessel in such status.

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       ``(B) Increase in assignments of dredging work.--For each 
     fiscal year beginning after the date of the enactment of this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall not assign any greater 
     quantity of dredging work to any Federal hopper dredge in an 
     active status than was assigned to that vessel in the average 
     of the 3 prior fiscal years.
       ``(8) Contracts; payment of capital costs.--The Secretary 
     may enter into a contract for the maintenance and crewing of 
     any vessel retained in a ready reserve status. The capital 
     costs (including depreciation costs) of any vessel retained 
     in such status shall be paid for out of funds made available 
     from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and shall not be 
     charged against the Corps of Engineers' Revolving Fund 
     Account or any individual project cost unless the vessel is 
     specifically used in connection with that project.''.

     SEC. 522. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE.

       The Secretary shall provide design and construction 
     assistance to non-Federal interests for the following 
     projects:
       (1) Repair and rehabilitation of the Lower Girard Lake Dam, 
     Girard, Ohio, at an estimated total cost of $2,500,000.
       (2) Construction of a multi-purpose dam and reservoir, Bear 
     Valley Dam, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, at an estimated 
     total cost of $15,000,000.
       (3) Repair and upgrade of the dam and appurtenant features 
     at Lake Merriweather, Little Calfpasture River, Virginia, at 
     an estimated total cost of $6,000,000.

     SEC. 523. FIELD OFFICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITIES.

       Subject to amounts being made available in advance in 
     appropriations Acts, the Secretary may use Plant Replacement 
     and Improvement Program funds to design and construct a new 
     headquarters facility for--
       (1) the New England Division, Waltham, Massachusetts; and
       (2) the Jacksonville District, Jacksonville, Florida.

     SEC. 524. CORPS OF ENGINEERS RESTRUCTURING PLAN.

       (a) Division Office, Chicago, Illinois.--The Secretary 
     shall continue to maintain a division office of the Corps of 
     Engineers in Chicago, Illinois, notwithstanding any plan 
     developed pursuant to title I of the Energy and Water 
     Development Appropriations Act, 1996 (109 Stat. 405) to 
     reduce the number of division offices. Such division office 
     shall be responsible for the 5 district offices for which the 
     division office was responsible on June 1, 1996.
       (b) District Office, St. Louis, Missouri.--The Secretary 
     shall not reassign the St. Louis District of the Corps of 
     Engineers from the operational control of the Lower 
     Mississippi Valley Division.

     SEC. 525. LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER.

       (a) Construction.--The Secretary, shall assist the 
     Minnesota Lake Superior Center authority in the construction 
     of an educational facility to be used in connection with 
     efforts to educate the public in the economic, recreational, 
     biological, aesthetic, and spiritual worth of Lake Superior 
     and other large bodies of fresh water.
       (b) Public Ownership.--Prior to providing any assistance 
     under subsection (a), the Secretary shall verify that the 
     facility to be constructed under subsection (a) will be owned 
     by the public authority established by the State of Minnesota 
     to develop, operate, and maintain the Lake Superior Center.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 
     30, 1996, $10,000,000 for the construction of the facility 
     under subsection (a).

     SEC. 526. JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.

       The Secretary shall provide technical, planning, and design 
     assistance to non-Federal interests for wastewater treatment 
     and related facilities, remediation of point and nonpoint 
     sources of pollution and contaminated riverbed sediments, and 
     related activities in Jackson County, Alabama, including the 
     city of Stevenson. The Federal cost of such assistance may 
     not exceed $5,000,000.

     SEC. 527. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CENTER OF EXPERTISE 
                   EXTENSION.

       The Secretary shall establish an extension of the 
     Earthquake Preparedness Center of Expertise for the central 
     United States at an existing district office of the Corps of 
     Engineers near the New Madrid fault.

     SEC. 528. QUARANTINE FACILITY.

       Section 108(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4816) is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' 
     and inserting ``$4,000,000''.

     SEC. 529. BENTON AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES, ARKANSAS.

       Section 220 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4836-4837) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(c) Use of Federal Funds.--The Secretary may make 
     available to the non-Federal interests funds not to exceed an 
     amount equal to the Federal share of the total project cost 
     to be used by the non-Federal interests to undertake the work 
     directly or by contract.''.

     SEC. 530. CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

       (a) Cooperation Agreements.--The Secretary shall enter into 
     cooperation agreements with non-Federal interests to develop 
     and carry out, in cooperation with Federal and State 
     agencies, reclamation and protection projects for the purpose 
     of abating and mitigating surface water quality degradation 
     caused by abandoned mines in the watershed of the lower 
     Mokelume River in Calaveras County, California.
       (b) Consultation With Federal Entities.--Any project under 
     subsection (a) that is located on lands owned by the United 
     States shall be undertaken in consultation with the Federal 
     entity with administrative jurisdiction over such lands.
       (c) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of the 
     activities conducted under cooperation agreements entered 
     into under subsection (a) shall be 75 percent; except that, 
     with respect to projects located on lands owned by the United 
     States, the Federal share shall be 100 percent. The non-
     Federal share of project costs may be provided in the form of 
     design and construction services. Non-Federal interests shall 
     receive credit for the reasonable costs of such services 
     completed by such interests prior to entering an agreement 
     with the Secretary for a project.
       (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for 
     projects undertaken under this section.

     SEC. 531. FARMINGTON DAM, CALIFORNIA.

       (a) Conjunctive Use Study.--The Secretary is directed to 
     continue participation in the Stockton, California 
     Metropolitan Area Flood Control study to include the 
     evaluation of the feasibility of storage of water at 
     Farmington Dam to implement a conjunctive use plan. In 
     conducting the study, the Secretary shall consult with the 
     Stockton East Water District concerning joint operation or 
     potential transfer of Farmington Dam. The Secretary shall 
     make recommendations on facility transfers and operational 
     alternatives as part of the Secretary's report to Congress.
       (b) Report.--The Secretary shall report to Congress, no 
     later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, on the feasibility of a conjunctive use plan using 
     Farmington Dam for water storage.

     SEC. 532. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA, CALIFORNIA.

       The non-Federal share for a project to add water 
     conservation to the existing Los Angeles County Drainage 
     Area, California, project shall be 100 percent of separable 
     first costs and separable operation, maintenance, and 
     replacement costs associated with the water conservation 
     purpose.

     SEC. 533. PRADO DAM SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, CALIFORNIA.

       The Secretary, in coordination with the State of 
     California, shall provide technical assistance to Orange 
     County, California, in developing appropriate public safety 
     and access improvements associated with that portion of 
     California State Route 71 being relocated for the Prado Dam 
     feature of the project authorized as part of the project for 
     flood control, Santa Ana River Mainstem, California, by 
     section 401(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
     (100 Stat. 4113).

     SEC. 534. SEVEN OAKS DAM, CALIFORNIA.

       The non-Federal share for a project to add water 
     conservation to the Seven Oaks Dam, Santa Ana River Mainstem, 
     California, project shall be 100 percent of separable first 
     costs and separable operation, maintenance, and replacement 
     costs associated with the water conservation purpose.

     SEC. 535. MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

       The project for flood control, Cedar Hammock (Wares Creek), 
     Florida, is authorized to be carried out by the Secretary 
     substantially in accordance with the Final Detailed Project 
     Report and Environmental Assessment, dated April 1995, at a 
     total cost of $13,846,000, with an estimated first Federal 
     cost of $8,783,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
     $5,063,000.

     SEC. 536. TAMPA, FLORIDA.

       The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under 
     section 230 of this Act with the Museum of Science and 
     Industry, Tampa, Florida, to provide technical, planning, and 
     design assistance to demonstrate the water quality functions 
     found in wetlands, at an estimated total Federal cost of 
     $500,000.

     SEC. 537. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR DEEP RIVER BASIN, 
                   INDIANA.

       (a) Development.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
     Natural Resources Conservation Service of the Department of 
     Agriculture, shall develop a watershed management plan for 
     the Deep River Basin, Indiana, which includes Deep River, 
     Lake George, Turkey Creek, and other related tributaries in 
     Indiana.
       (b) Contents.--The plan to be developed by the Secretary 
     under subsection (a) shall address specific concerns related 
     to the Deep River Basin area, including sediment flow into 
     Deep River, Turkey Creek, and other tributaries; control of 
     sediment quality in Lake George; flooding problems; the 
     safety of the Lake George Dam; and watershed management.

     SEC. 538. SOUTHERN AND EASTERN KENTUCKY.

       (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall 
     establish a program for providing environmental assistance to 
     non-Federal interests in southern and eastern Kentucky. Such 
     assistance may be in the form of design and construction 
     assistance for water-related environmental infrastructure and 
     resource protection and development projects in southern and 
     eastern Kentucky, including projects for wastewater treatment 
     and related facilities, water supply, storage, treatment, and 
     distribution facilities, and surface water resource 
     protection and development.
       (b) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
     provide assistance for a project under this section only if 
     the project is publicly owned.
       (c) Project Cooperation Agreements.--
       (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
     section, the Secretary shall enter into a project cooperation 
     agreement with a non-Federal interest to provide for design 
     and construction of the project to be carried out with such 
     assistance.
       (2) Requirements.--Each agreement entered into under this 
     subsection shall provide for the following:
       (A) Plan.--Development by the Secretary, in consultation 
     with appropriate Federal and State

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     officials, of a facilities development plan or resource 
     protection plan, including appropriate plans and 
     specifications.
       (B) Legal and institutional structures.--Establishment of 
     each such legal and institutional structures as are necessary 
     to assure the effective long-term operation of the project by 
     the non-Federal interest.
       (3) Cost sharing.--
       (A) In general.--Total project costs under each agreement 
     entered into under this subsection shall be shared at 75 
     percent Federal and 25 percent non-Federal, except that the 
     non-Federal interest shall receive credit for the reasonable 
     costs of design work completed by such interest before entry 
     into the agreement with the Secretary. The Federal share may 
     be in the form of grants or reimbursements of project costs.
       (B) Credit for certain financing costs.--In the event of 
     delays in the reimbursement of the non-Federal share of a 
     project, the non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
     reasonable interest and other associated financing costs 
     necessary for such non-Federal interest to provide the non-
     Federal share of the project's cost.
       (C) Lands, easements, and rights-of-way.--The non-Federal 
     interest shall receive credit for lands, easements, rights-
     of-way, and relocations provided by the non-Federal interest 
     toward its share of project costs, including for costs 
     associated with obtaining permits necessary for the placement 
     of such project on publicly owned or controlled lands, but 
     not to exceed 25 percent of total project costs.
       (D) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and maintenance 
     costs shall be 100 percent non-Federal.
       (d) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--Nothing 
     in this section shall be construed as waiving, limiting, or 
     otherwise affecting the applicability of any provision of 
     Federal or State law which would otherwise apply to a project 
     to be carried out with assistance provided under this 
     section.
       (e) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1999, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the program carried out under this section, together with 
     recommendations concerning whether or not such program should 
     be implemented on a national basis.
       (f) Southern and Eastern Kentucky Defined.--For purposes of 
     this section, the term ``southern and eastern Kentucky'' 
     means Morgan, Floyd, Pulaski, Wayne, Laurel, Knox, Pike, 
     Menifee, Perry, Harlan, Breathitt, Martin, Jackson, Wolfe, 
     Clay, Magoffin, Owsley, Johnson, Leslie, Lawrence, Knott, 
     Bell, McCreary, Rockcastle, Whitley, Lee, and Letcher 
     Counties, Kentucky.
       (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.

     SEC. 539. LOUISIANA COASTAL WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECTS.

       Section 303(f) of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection 
     and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3952(f); 104 Stat. 4782-4783) 
     is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (4) by striking ``and (3)'' and inserting 
     ``(3), and (5)''; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(5) Federal share in calendar years 1996 and 1997.--
     Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), amounts made 
     available in accordance with section 306 of this title to 
     carry out coastal wetlands restoration projects under this 
     section in calendar years 1996 and 1997 shall provide 90 
     percent of the cost of such projects.''.

     SEC. 540. SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA.

       (a) Flood Control.--The Secretary is directed to proceed 
     with engineering, design, and construction of projects to 
     provide for flood control and improvements to rainfall 
     drainage systems in Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany 
     Parishes, Louisiana, in accordance with the following reports 
     of the New Orleans District Engineer: Jefferson and Orleans 
     Parishes, Louisiana, Urban Flood Control and Water Quality 
     Management, July 1992; Tangipahoa, Techefuncte, and Tickfaw 
     Rivers, Louisiana, June 1991; St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, 
     July 1996; and Schneider Canal, Slidell, Louisiana, Hurricane 
     Protection, May 1990.
       (b) Cost Sharing.--The cost of any work performed by the 
     non-Federal interests subsequent to the reports referred to 
     in subsection (a) and determined by the Secretary to be a 
     compatible and integral part of the projects shall be 
     credited toward the non-Federal share of the projects.
       (c) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
     $100,000,000 for the initiation and partial accomplishment of 
     projects described in the reports referred to in subsection 
     (a).

     SEC. 541. RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, 
                   AND WEST VIRGINIA.

       (a) In General.--
       (1) Cooperation agreements.--The Secretary shall enter into 
     cooperation agreements with non-Federal interests to develop 
     and carry out, in cooperation with Federal and State 
     agencies, reclamation and protection projects for the purpose 
     of abating and mitigating surface water quality degradation 
     caused by abandoned mines along--
       (A) the North Branch of the Potomac River, Maryland, 
     Pennsylvania, and West Virginia; and
       (B) the New River, West Virginia, watershed.
       (2) Additional measures.--Projects under paragraph (1) may 
     also include measures for the abatement and mitigation of 
     surface water quality degradation caused by the lack of 
     sanitary wastewater treatment facilities or the need to 
     enhance such facilities.
       (3) Consultation with federal entities.--Any project under 
     paragraph (1) that is located on lands owned by the United 
     States shall be undertaken in consultation with the Federal 
     entity with administrative jurisdiction over such lands.
       (b) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of the 
     activities conducted under cooperation agreements entered 
     into under subsection (a)(1) shall be 75 percent; except 
     that, with respect to projects located on lands owned by the 
     United States, the Federal share shall be 100 percent. The 
     non-Federal share of project costs may be provided in the 
     form of design and construction services. Non-Federal 
     interests shall receive credit for the reasonable costs of 
     such services completed by such interests prior to entering 
     an agreement with the Secretary for a project.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for 
     projects undertaken under subsection (a)(1)(A) and $5,000,000 
     for projects undertaken under subsection (a)(1)(B).

     SEC. 542. CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.

       The Secretary is directed to provide technical, planning, 
     and design assistance to State, local, and other Federal 
     entities for the restoration of the Chesapeake and Ohio 
     Canal, in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland.

     SEC. 543. BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL, POPLAR ISLAND, 
                   MARYLAND.

       The Secretary shall carry out a project for the beneficial 
     use of dredged material at Poplar Island, Maryland, pursuant 
     to section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992; except that, notwithstanding the limitation contained 
     in subsection (e) of such section, the initial cost of 
     constructing dikes for the project shall be $78,000,000, with 
     an estimated Federal cost of $58,500,000 and an estimated 
     non-Federal cost of $19,500,000.

     SEC. 544. EROSION CONTROL MEASURES, SMITH ISLAND, MARYLAND.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall implement erosion 
     control measures in the vicinity of Rhodes Point, Smith 
     Island, Maryland, at an estimated total Federal cost of 
     $450,000.
       (b) Implementation on Emergency Basis.--The project under 
     subsection (a) shall be carried out on an emergency basis in 
     view of the national, historic, and cultural value of the 
     island and in order to protect the Federal investment in 
     infrastructure facilities.
       (c) Cost Sharing.--Cost sharing applicable to hurricane and 
     storm damage reduction shall be applicable to the project to 
     be carried out under subsection (a).

     SEC. 545. DULUTH, MINNESOTA, ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY PROJECT.

       (a) Project Authorization.--The Secretary shall develop and 
     implement alternative methods for decontamination and 
     disposal of contaminated dredged material at the Port of 
     Duluth, Minnesota.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 
     30, 1996, to carry out this section $1,000,000. Such sums 
     shall remain available until expended.

     SEC. 546. REDWOOD RIVER BASIN, MINNESOTA.

       (a) Study and Strategy Development.--The Secretary, in 
     cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the State 
     of Minnesota, shall conduct a study, and develop a strategy, 
     for using wetland restoration, soil and water conservation 
     practices, and nonstructural measures to reduce flood 
     damages, improve water quality, and create wildlife habitat 
     in the Redwood River basin and the subbasins draining into 
     the Minnesota River, at an estimated Federal cost of 
     $4,000,000.
       (b) Non-Federal Share.--The non-Federal share of the cost 
     of the study and development of the strategy shall be 25 
     percent and may be provided through in-kind services and 
     materials.
       (c) Cooperation Agreement.--In conducting the study and 
     developing the strategy under this section, the Secretary 
     shall enter into cooperation agreements to provide financial 
     assistance to appropriate Federal, State, and local 
     government agencies, including activities for the 
     implementation of wetland restoration projects and soil and 
     water conservation measures.
       (d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall undertake 
     development and implementation of the strategy authorized by 
     this section in cooperation with local landowners and local 
     government officials.

     SEC. 547. NATCHEZ BLUFFS, MISSISSIPPI.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out the project 
     for bluff stabilization, Natchez Bluffs, Natchez, 
     Mississippi, substantially in accordance with (1) the Natchez 
     Bluffs Study, dated September 1985, (2) the Natchez Bluffs 
     Study: Supplement I, dated June 1990, and (3) the Natchez 
     Bluffs Study: Supplement II, dated December 1993, in the 
     portions of the bluffs described in subsection (b), at a 
     total cost of $17,200,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
     $12,900,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $4,300,000.
       (b) Description of Project Location.--The portions of the 
     Natchez Bluffs where the project is to be carried out under 
     subsection (a) are described in the studies referred to in 
     subsection (a) as--
       (1) Clifton Avenue, area 3;
       (2) the bluff above Silver Street, area 6;
       (3) the bluff above Natchez Under-the-Hill, area 7; and
       (4) Madison Street to State Street, area 4.

     SEC. 548. SARDIS LAKE, MISSISSIPPI.

       (a) Management.--The Secretary shall work cooperatively 
     with the State of Mississippi and the city of Sardis, 
     Mississippi, to the maximum extent practicable, in the 
     management of existing and proposed leases of land consistent 
     with the Sardis Lake Recreation and Tourism Master Plan 
     prepared by the city for the economic development of the 
     Sardis Lake area.
       (b) Flood Control Storage.--The Secretary shall review the 
     study conducted by the city of Sardis, Mississippi, regarding 
     the impact of the Sardis Lake Recreation and Tourism Master

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     Plan prepared by the city on flood control storage in Sardis 
     Lake. The city shall not be required to reimburse the 
     Secretary for the cost of such storage, or the cost of the 
     Secretary's review, if the Secretary finds that the loss of 
     flood control storage resulting from implementation of the 
     master plan is not significant.

     SEC. 549. MISSOURI RIVER MANAGEMENT.

       (a) Navigation Season Extension.--
       (1) Increases.--The Secretary, working with the Secretary 
     of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior, shall 
     incrementally increase the length of each navigation season 
     for the Missouri River by 15 days from the length of the 
     previous navigation season and those seasons thereafter, 
     until such time as the navigation season for the Missouri 
     River is increased by 1 month from the length of the 
     navigation season on April 1, 1996.
       (2) Application of increases.--Increases in the length of 
     the navigation season under paragraph (1) shall be applied in 
     calendar year 1996 so that the navigation season in such 
     calendar year for the Missouri River begins on April 1, 1996, 
     and ends on December 15, 1996.
       (3) Adjustment of navigation levels.--Scheduled full 
     navigation levels shall be incrementally increased to 
     coincide with increases in the navigation season under 
     paragraph (1).
       (b) Water Control Policies Affecting Navigation Channels.--
     The Secretary may not take any action which is inconsistent 
     with a water control policy of the Corps of Engineers in 
     effect on January 1, 1995, if such action would result in--
       (1) a reduction of 10 days or more in the total number of 
     days in a year during which vessels are able to use 
     navigation channels; or
       (2) a substantial increase in flood damage to lands 
     adjacent to a navigation channel, unless such action is 
     specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.
       (c) Economic and Environmental Impact Evaluation.--Whenever 
     a Federal department, agency, or instrumentality conducts an 
     environmental impact statement with respect to management of 
     the Missouri River system, the head of such department, 
     agency, or instrumentality shall also conduct a cost benefit 
     analysis on any changes proposed in the management of the 
     Missouri River.

     SEC. 550. ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MISSOURI, FLOOD PROTECTION.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
     or regulation, no county located at the confluence of the 
     Missouri and Mississippi Rivers or community located in any 
     county located at the confluence of the Missouri and 
     Mississippi Rivers shall have its participation in any 
     Federal program suspended, revoked, or otherwise affected 
     solely due to that county or community permitting the raising 
     of levees by any public-sponsored levee district, along an 
     alignment approved by the circuit court of such county, to a 
     level sufficient to contain a 20-year flood.
       (b) Treatment of Existing Permits.--If any public-sponsored 
     levee district has received a Federal permit valid during the 
     Great Flood of 1993 to improve or modify its levee system 
     before the date of the enactment of this Act, such permit 
     shall be considered adequate to allow the raising of the 
     height of levees in such system under subsection (a).

     SEC. 551. DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

       The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under 
     section 230 of this Act with the University of New Hampshire 
     to provide technical assistance for a water treatment 
     technology center addressing the needs of small communities.

     SEC. 552. HACKENSACK MEADOWLANDS AREA, NEW JERSEY.

       Section 324(b)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4849) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(1) Mitigation, enhancement, and acquisition of 
     significant wetlands that contribute to the Meadowlands 
     ecosystem.''.

     SEC. 553. AUTHORIZATION OF DREDGE MATERIAL CONTAINMENT 
                   FACILITY FOR PORT OF NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to construct, 
     operate, and maintain a dredged material containment facility 
     with a capacity commensurate with the long-term dredged 
     material disposal needs of port facilities under the 
     jurisdiction of the Port of New York/New Jersey. Such 
     facility may be a near-shore dredged material disposal 
     facility along the Brooklyn waterfront. The costs associated 
     with feasibility studies, design, engineering, and 
     construction shall be shared with the local sponsor in 
     accordance with the provisions of section 101 of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1986.
       (b) Beneficial Use.--After the facility to be constructed 
     under subsection (a) has been filled to capacity with dredged 
     material, the Secretary shall maintain the facility for the 
     public benefit.

     SEC. 554. HUDSON RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION, NEW YORK.

       (a) Habitat Restoration Project.--The Secretary shall 
     expedite the feasibility study of the Hudson River Habitat 
     Restoration, Hudson River Basin, New York, and shall carry 
     out no fewer than 4 projects for habitat restoration, to the 
     extent the Secretary determines such work to be technically 
     feasible. Such projects shall be designed to--
       (1) provide a pilot project to assess and improve habitat 
     value and environmental outputs of recommended projects;
       (2) provide a demonstration project to evaluate various 
     restoration techniques for effectiveness and cost;
       (3) fill an important local habitat need within a specific 
     portion of the study area; and
       (4) take advantage of ongoing or planned actions by other 
     agencies, local municipalities, or environmental groups that 
     would increase the effectiveness or decrease the overall cost 
     of implementing one of the recommended restoration project 
     sites.
       (b) Non-Federal Share.--Non-Federal interests shall provide 
     25 percent of the cost on each project undertaken under 
     subsection (a). The non-Federal share may be in the form of 
     cash or in-kind contributions.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $11,000,000.

     SEC. 555. QUEENS COUNTY, NEW YORK.

       (a) Description of Nonnavigable Area.--Subject to 
     subsections (b) and (c), the area of Long Island City, Queens 
     County, New York, that--
       (1) is not submerged;
       (2) lies between the southerly high water line (as of the 
     date of enactment of this Act) of Anable Basin (also known as 
     the ``11th Street Basin'') and the northerly high water line 
     (as of the date of enactment of this Act) of Newtown Creek; 
     and
       (3) extends from the high water line (as of the date of 
     enactment of this Act) of the East River to the original high 
     water line of the East River;
     is declared to be nonnavigable waters of the United States.
       (b) Requirement That Area Be Improved.--
       (1) In general.--The declaration of nonnavigability under 
     subsection (a) shall apply only to those portions of the area 
     described in subsection (a) that are, or will be, bulkheaded, 
     filled, or otherwise occupied by permanent structures or 
     other permanent physical improvements (including parkland).
       (2) Applicability of federal law.--Improvements described 
     in paragraph (1) shall be subject to applicable Federal laws, 
     including--
       (A) sections 9 and 10 of the Act entitled ``An Act making 
     appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation 
     of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other 
     purposes'', approved March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 and 403);
       (B) section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
     (33 U.S.C. 1344); and
       (C) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
     U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
       (c) Expiration Date.--The declaration of nonnavigability 
     under subsection (a) shall expire with respect to a portion 
     of the area described in subsection (a), if the portion--
       (1) is not bulkheaded, filled, or otherwise occupied by a 
     permanent structure or other permanent physical improvement 
     (including parkland) in accordance with subsection (b) by the 
     date that is 20 years after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act; or
       (2) requires an improvement described in subsection (b)(2) 
     that is subject to a permit under an applicable Federal law 
     and the improvement is not commenced by the date that is 5 
     years after the date of issuance of the permit.

     SEC. 556. NEW YORK BIGHT AND HARBOR STUDY.

       Section 326(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1992 (106 Stat. 4851) is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' 
     and inserting ``$5,000,000''.

     SEC. 557. NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to make 
     capital improvements to the New York State Canal System.
       (b) Agreements.--The Secretary shall, with the consent of 
     appropriate local and State entities, enter into such 
     arrangements, contracts, and leases with public and private 
     entities as may be necessary for the purposes of 
     rehabilitation, renovation, preservation, and maintenance of 
     the New York State Canal System and its related facilities, 
     including trailside facilities and other recreational 
     projects along the waterways of the canal system.
       (c) New York State Canal System Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``New York State Canal System'' means the Erie, 
     Oswego, Champlain, and Cayuga-Seneca Canals.
       (d) Federal Share.--The Federal share of the cost of 
     capital improvements under this section shall be 50 percent.
       (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.

     SEC. 558. NEW YORK CITY WATERSHED.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a program 
     for providing environmental assistance to non-Federal 
     interests in the New York City Watershed.
       (2) Form.--Assistance provided under this section may be in 
     the form of design and construction assistance for water-
     related environmental infrastructure and resource protection 
     and development projects in the New York City Watershed, 
     including projects for water supply, storage, treatment, and 
     distribution facilities, and surface water resource 
     protection and development.
       (b) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
     provide assistance for a project under this section only if 
     the project is publicly owned.
       (c) Eligible Projects.--
       (1) Certification.--A project shall be eligible for 
     financial assistance under this section only if the State 
     director for the project certifies to the Secretary that the 
     project will contribute to the protection and enhancement of 
     the quality or quantity of the New York City water supply.
       (2) Special consideration.--In certifying projects to the 
     Secretary, the State director shall give special 
     consideration to those projects implementing plans, 
     agreements, and measures which preserve and enhance the 
     economic and social character of the watershed communities.
       (3) Project descriptions.--Projects eligible for assistance 
     under this section shall include the following:
       (A) Implementation of intergovernmental agreements for 
     coordinating regulatory and management responsibilities.
       (B) Acceleration of whole farm planning to implement best 
     management practices to maintain or enhance water quality and 
     to promote agricultural land use.

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       (C) Acceleration of whole community planning to promote 
     intergovernmental cooperation in the regulation and 
     management of activities consistent with the goal of 
     maintaining or enhancing water quality.
       (D) Natural resources stewardship on public and private 
     lands to promote land uses that preserve and enhance the 
     economic and social character of the watershed communities 
     and protect and enhance water quality.
       (d) Cooperation Agreements.--Before providing assistance 
     under this section, the Secretary shall enter into a project 
     cooperation agreement with the State director for the project 
     to be carried out with such assistance.
       (e) Cost Sharing.--
       (1) In general.--Total project costs under each agreement 
     entered into under this section shall be shared at 75 percent 
     Federal and 25 percent non-Federal. The non-Federal interest 
     shall receive credit for the reasonable costs of design work 
     completed by such interest prior to entering into the 
     agreement with the Secretary for a project. The Federal share 
     may be in the form of grants or reimbursements of project 
     costs.
       (2) Interest.--In the event of delays in the reimbursement 
     of the non-Federal share of a project, the non-Federal 
     interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest costs 
     incurred to provide the non-Federal share of a project's 
     cost.
       (3) Lands, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The non-
     Federal interest shall receive credit for lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, and relocations provided by the non-Federal 
     interest toward its share of project costs, including direct 
     costs associated with obtaining permits necessary for the 
     placement of such project on public owned or controlled 
     lands, but not to exceed 25 percent of total project costs.
       (4) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and maintenance 
     costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under 
     this section shall be 100 percent non-Federal.
       (f) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--Nothing 
     in this section shall be construed to waive, limit, or 
     otherwise affect the applicability of any provision of 
     Federal or State law that would otherwise apply to a project 
     carried out with assistance provided under this section.
       (g) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2000, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the program carried out under this section, together with 
     recommendations concerning whether such program should be 
     implemented on a national basis.
       (h) New York City Watershed Defined.--For purposes of this 
     section, the term ``New York City Watershed'' means the land 
     area within the counties of Delaware, Greene, Schoharie, 
     Ulster, Sullivan, Westchester, Putnam, and Duchess which 
     contributes water to the water supply system of New York 
     City.
       (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000.

     SEC. 559. OHIO RIVER GREENWAY.

       (a) Expedited Completion of Study.--The Secretary is 
     directed to expedite the completion of the study for the Ohio 
     River Greenway, Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany, 
     Indiana.
       (b) Construction.--Upon completion of the study, if the 
     Secretary determines that the project is feasible, the 
     Secretary shall participate with the non-Federal interests in 
     the construction of the project.
       (c) Cost Sharing.--Total project costs under this section 
     shall be shared at 50 percent Federal and 50 percent non-
     Federal.
       (d) Lands, Easements, and Rights-of-Way.--Non-Federal 
     interests shall be responsible for providing all lands, 
     easements, rights-of-way, relocations, and dredged material 
     disposal areas necessary for the project.
       (e) Credit.--The non-Federal interests shall receive credit 
     for those costs incurred by the non-Federal interests that 
     the Secretary determines are compatible with the study, 
     design, and implementation of the project.

     SEC. 560. NORTHEASTERN OHIO.

       The Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance 
     to local interests for planning the establishment of a 
     regional water authority in northeastern Ohio to address the 
     water problems of the region. The Federal share of the costs 
     of such planning shall not exceed 75 percent.

     SEC. 561. GRAND LAKE, OKLAHOMA.

       (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall carry 
     out and complete a study of flood control in Grand/Neosho 
     Basin and tributaries in the vicinity of Pensacola Dam in 
     northeastern Oklahoma to determine the scope of the backwater 
     effects of operation of the dam and to identify any lands 
     which the Secretary determines have been adversely impacted 
     by such operation or should have been originally purchased as 
     flowage easement for the project.
       (b) Acquisition of Real Property.--Upon completion of the 
     study and subject to advance appropriations, the Secretary 
     shall acquire from willing sellers such real property 
     interests in any lands identified in the study as the 
     Secretary determines are necessary to reduce the adverse 
     impacts identified in the study conducted under subsection 
     (a).
       (c) Implementation Reports.--The Secretary shall transmit 
     to Congress reports on the operation of the Pensacola Dam, 
     including data on and a description of releases in 
     anticipation of flooding (referred to as preoccupancy 
     releases), and the implementation of this section. The first 
     of such reports shall be transmitted not later than 2 years 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--
       (1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this section $25,000,000 for fiscal years beginning 
     after September 30, 1996.
       (2) Maximum funding for study.--Of amounts appropriated to 
     carry out this section, not to exceed $1,500,000 shall be 
     available for carrying out the study under subsection (a).

     SEC. 562. BROAD TOP REGION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

       Section 304 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
     (106 Stat. 4840) is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:
       ``(b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal share of the cost of the 
     activities conducted under the cooperative agreement entered 
     into under subsection (a) shall be 75 percent. The non-
     Federal share of project costs may be provided in the form of 
     design and construction services and other in-kind work 
     provided by the non-Federal interests, whether occurring 
     subsequent to, or within 6 years prior to, entering into an 
     agreement with the Secretary. Non-Federal interests shall 
     receive credit for grants and the value of work performed on 
     behalf of such interests by State and local agencies.''; and
       (2) in subsection (c) by striking ``$5,500,000'' and 
     inserting ``$11,000,000''.

     SEC. 563. CURWENSVILLE LAKE, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The Secretary shall modify the allocation of costs for the 
     water reallocation project at Curwensville Lake, 
     Pennsylvania, to the extent that the Secretary determines 
     that such reallocation will provide environmental restoration 
     benefits in meeting in-stream flow needs in the Susquehanna 
     River basin.

     SEC. 564. HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND.

       (a) Project Authorization.--The Secretary is authorized to 
     carry out a project at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, 
     Pennsylvania, to make modernization and efficiency 
     improvements to the hopper dredge McFarland.
       (b) Requirements.--In carrying out the project under 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
       (1) determine whether the McFarland should be returned to 
     active service or the reserve fleet after the project is 
     completed; and
       (2) establish minimum standards of dredging service to be 
     met in areas served by the McFarland while the drydocking is 
     taking place.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996.

     SEC. 565. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

       (a) Water Works Restoration.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall provide planning, 
     design, and construction assistance for the protection and 
     restoration of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Water Works.
       (2) Coordination.--In providing assistance under this 
     subsection, the Secretary shall coordinate with the Fairmount 
     Park Commission and the Secretary of the Interior.
       (3) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
     carry out this subsection $1,000,000 for fiscal years 
     beginning after September 30, 1996.
       (b) Cooperation Agreement for Schuylkill Navigation 
     Canal.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall enter into a 
     cooperation agreement with the city of Philadelphia, 
     Pennsylvania, to participate in the operation, maintenance, 
     and rehabilitation of the Schuylkill Navigation Canal at 
     Manayunk.
       (2) Limitation on federal share.--The Federal share of the 
     cost of the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation under 
     paragraph (1) shall not exceed $300,000 annually.
       (3) Area included.--For purposes of this subsection, the 
     Schuylkill Navigation Canal includes the section 
     approximately 10,000 feet long extending between Lock and 
     Fountain Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
       (c) Schuylkill River Park.--
       (1) Assistance.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
     technical, planning, design, and construction assistance for 
     the Schuylkill River Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
       (2) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
     $2,700,000 to carry out this subsection.
       (d) Pennypack Park.--
       (1) Assistance.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
     technical, design, construction, and financial assistance for 
     measures for the improvement and restoration of aquatic 
     habitats and aquatic resources at Pennypack Park, 
     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
       (2) Cooperation agreements.--In providing assistance under 
     this subsection, the Secretary shall enter into cooperation 
     agreements with the city of Philadelphia, acting through the 
     Fairmount Park Commission.
       (3) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996, $15,000,000 
     to carry out this subsection.
       (e) Frankford Dam.--
       (1) Cooperation agreements.--The Secretary shall enter into 
     cooperation agreements with the city of Philadelphia, 
     Pennsylvania, acting through the Fairmount Park Commission, 
     to provide assistance for the elimination of the Frankford 
     Dam, the replacement of the Rhawn Street Dam, and 
     modifications to the Roosevelt Dam and the Verree Road Dam.
       (2) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996, $900,000, to 
     carry out this subsection.

     SEC. 566. UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN, PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW 
                   YORK.

       (a) Study and Strategy Development.--The Secretary, in 
     cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, the State of 
     Pennsylvania, and the State of New York, shall conduct a 
     study, and

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     develop a strategy, for using wetland restoration, soil and 
     water conservation practices, and nonstructural measures to 
     reduce flood damages, improve water quality, and create 
     wildlife habitat in the following portions of the Upper 
     Susquehanna River basin:
       (1) the Juniata River watershed, Pennsylvania, at an 
     estimated Federal cost of $15,000,000; and
       (2) the Susquehanna River watershed upstream of the Chemung 
     River, New York, at an estimated Federal cost of $10,000,000.
       (b) Non-Federal Share.--The non-Federal share of the cost 
     of the study and development of the strategy shall be 25 
     percent and may be provided through in-kind services and 
     materials.
       (c) Cooperation Agreements.--In conducting the study and 
     developing the strategy under this section, the Secretary 
     shall enter into cooperation agreements to provide financial 
     assistance to appropriate Federal, State, and local 
     government agencies, including activities for the 
     implementation of wetland restoration projects and soil and 
     water conservation measures.
       (d) Implementation.--The Secretary shall undertake 
     development and implementation of the strategy authorized by 
     this section in cooperation with local landowners and local 
     government officials.

     SEC. 567. SEVEN POINTS VISITORS CENTER, RAYSTOWN LAKE, 
                   PENNSYLVANIA.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall construct a visitors 
     center and related public use facilities at the Seven Points 
     Recreation Area at Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania, generally in 
     accordance with the Master Plan Update (1994) for the 
     Raystown Lake Project.
       (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,500,000.

     SEC. 568. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

       (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary shall 
     establish a pilot program for providing environmental 
     assistance to non-Federal interests in southeastern 
     Pennsylvania. Such assistance may be in the form of design 
     and construction assistance for water-related environmental 
     infrastructure and resource protection and development 
     projects in southeastern Pennsylvania, including projects for 
     waste water treatment and related facilities, water supply, 
     storage, treatment, and distribution facilities, and surface 
     water resource protection and development.
       (b) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
     provide assistance for a project under this section only if 
     the project is publicly owned.
       (c) Local Cooperation Agreements.--
       (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under this 
     section, the Secretary shall enter into a local cooperation 
     agreement with a non-Federal interest to provide for design 
     and construction of the project to be carried out with such 
     assistance.
       (2) Requirements.--Each local cooperation agreement entered 
     into under this subsection shall provide for the following:
       (A) Plan.--Development by the Secretary, in consultation 
     with appropriate Federal and State officials, of a facilities 
     or resource protection and development plan, including 
     appropriate engineering plans and specifications.
       (B) Legal and institutional structures.--Establishment of 
     each such legal and institutional structures as are necessary 
     to assure the effective long-term operation of the project by 
     the non-Federal interest.
       (3) Cost sharing.--
       (A) In general.--Total project costs under each local 
     cooperation agreement entered into under this subsection 
     shall be shared at 75 percent Federal and 25 percent non-
     Federal. The non-Federal interest shall receive credit for 
     the reasonable costs of design work completed by such 
     interest prior to entering into a local cooperation agreement 
     with the Secretary for a project. The credit for such design 
     work shall not exceed 6 percent of the total construction 
     costs of the project. The Federal share may be in the form 
     of grants or reimbursements of project costs.
       (B) Interest.--In the event of delays in the funding of the 
     non-Federal share of a project that is the subject of an 
     agreement under this section, the non-Federal interest shall 
     receive credit for reasonable interest incurred in providing 
     the non-Federal share of a project's cost.
       (C) Lands, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The non-
     Federal interest shall receive credit for lands, easements, 
     rights-of-way, and relocations toward its share of project 
     costs, including all reasonable costs associated with 
     obtaining permits necessary for the construction, operation, 
     and maintenance of such project on publicly owned or 
     controlled lands, but not to exceed 25 percent of total 
     project costs.
       (D) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and maintenance 
     costs for projects constructed with assistance provided under 
     this section shall be 100 percent non-Federal.
       (d) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--Nothing 
     in this section shall be construed as waiving, limiting, or 
     otherwise affecting the applicability of any provision of 
     Federal or State law which would otherwise apply to a project 
     to be carried out with assistance provided under this 
     section.
       (e) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1998, the 
     Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results 
     of the pilot program carried out under this section, together 
     with recommendations concerning whether or not such program 
     should be implemented on a national basis.
       (f) Southeastern Pennsylvania Defined.--For purposes of 
     this section, the term ``Southeastern Pennsylvania'' means 
     Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery 
     Counties, Pennsylvania.
       (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996. Such sums 
     shall remain available until expended.

     SEC. 569. WILLS CREEK, HYNDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA.

       The Secretary shall carry out a project for flood control, 
     Wills Creek, Borough of Hyndman, Pennsylvania, at an 
     estimated total cost of $5,000,000. For purposes of section 
     209 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1829), 
     benefits attributable to the national economic development 
     objectives set forth in such section shall include all 
     primary, secondary, and tertiary benefits attributable to the 
     flood control project authorized by this section regardless 
     of to whom such benefits may accrue.

     SEC. 570. BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY, RHODE ISLAND AND 
                   MASSACHUSETTS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with 
     Federal, State, and local interests, shall provide technical, 
     planning, and design assistance in the development and 
     restoration of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage 
     Corridor, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.
       (b) Federal Share.--Funds made available under this section 
     for planning and design of a project may not exceed 75 
     percent of the total cost of such planning and design.

     SEC. 571. EAST RIDGE, TENNESSEE.

       The Secretary shall review the flood management study for 
     the East Ridge and Hamilton County area undertaken by the 
     Tennessee Valley Authority and shall carry out the project at 
     an estimated total cost of $25,000,000.

     SEC. 572. MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE.

       The Secretary shall carry out a project for environmental 
     enhancement, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in accordance with the 
     Report and Environmental Assessment, Black Fox, Murfree and 
     Oaklands Spring Wetlands, Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, 
     Tennessee, dated August 1994.

     SEC. 573. BUFFALO BAYOU, TEXAS.

       The non-Federal interest for the projects for flood 
     control, Buffalo Bayou Basin, Texas, authorized by section 
     203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1258), and 
     Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, Texas, authorized by section 
     101 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 
     4610), may be reimbursed by up to $5,000,000 or may receive a 
     credit of up to $5,000,000 against required non-Federal 
     project cost-sharing contributions for work performed by the 
     non-Federal interest at each of the following locations if 
     such work is compatible with the following authorized 
     projects: White Oak Bayou, Brays Bayou, Hunting Bayou, 
     Garners Bayou, and the Upper Reach on Greens Bayou.

     SEC. 574. SAN ANTONIO RIVER, TEXAS.

       Notwithstanding the last sentence of section 215(a) of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5(a)) and the 
     agreement executed on November 7, 1992, by the Secretary and 
     the San Antonio River Authority, Texas, the Secretary shall 
     reimburse the San Antonio River Authority an amount not to 
     exceed $5,000,000 for the work carried out by the Authority 
     under the agreement, including any amounts paid to the 
     Authority under the terms of the agreement before the date of 
     the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 575. NEABSCO CREEK, VIRGINIA.

       The Secretary shall carry out a project for flood control, 
     Neabsco Creek Watershed, Prince William County, Virginia, at 
     an estimated total cost of $1,500,000.

     SEC. 576. TANGIER ISLAND, VIRGINIA.

       The Secretary is directed to design and construct a 
     breakwater at the North Channel on Tangier Island, Virginia, 
     at a total cost of $1,200,000, with an estimated Federal cost 
     of $900,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $300,000. 
     Congress finds that in view of the historic preservation 
     benefits resulting from the project authorized by this 
     section, the overall benefits of the project exceed the costs 
     of the project.

     SEC. 577. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.

       (a) In General.--During any evaluation of economic benefits 
     and costs for projects set forth in subsection (b) that 
     occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
     Secretary shall not consider flood control works constructed 
     by non-Federal interests within the drainage area of such 
     projects prior to the date of such evaluation in the 
     determination of conditions existing prior to construction of 
     the project.
       (b) Specific Projects.--The projects to which subsection 
     (a) apply are--
       (1) the project for flood control, Buffalo Bayou and 
     Tributaries, Texas, authorized by section 101(a) of the Water 
     Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4610);
       (2) the project for flood control, Cypress Creek, Texas, 
     authorized by section 3(a)(13) of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4014); and
       (3) the project for flood control, Buffalo Bayou Basin, 
     authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 
     (68 Stat. 1258).

     SEC. 578. PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

       (a) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide 
     technical assistance to Pierce County, Washington, to address 
     measures that are necessary to assure that non-Federal levees 
     are adequately maintained and satisfy eligibility criteria 
     for rehabilitation assistance under section 5 of the Act 
     entitled ``An Act authorizing the construction of certain 
     public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, and for 
     other purposes'', approved August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n; 
     55 Stat. 650). Such assistance shall include a review of the 
     requirements of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act 
     of 1989 (Public Law 101-41) and standards for project 
     maintenance and vegetation management used by the Secretary 
     to determine eligibility for levee rehabilitation assistance 
     with a view toward amending such standards as needed to make 
     non-Federal levees eligible for assistance that may be 
     necessary as a result of future flooding.

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       (b) Levee Rehabilitation.--The Secretary shall expedite a 
     review to determine the extent to which requirements of the 
     Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 limited the 
     ability of non-Federal interests to adequately maintain 
     existing non-Federal levees that were damaged by flooding in 
     1995 and 1996 and, to the extent that such ability was 
     limited by such Act, the Secretary shall carry out the 
     rehabilitation of such levees.

     SEC. 579. WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT.

       (a) Regional Entity.--
       (1) In general.--Congress encourages the non-Federal public 
     water supply customers of the Washington Aqueduct to 
     establish a non-Federal public or private entity, or to enter 
     into an agreement with an existing non-Federal public or 
     private entity, to receive title to the Washington Aqueduct 
     and to operate, maintain, and manage the Washington Aqueduct 
     in a manner that adequately represents all interests of such 
     customers.
       (2) Consent of congress.--Congress grants consent to the 
     jurisdictions which are customers of the Washington Aqueduct 
     to establish a non-Federal entity to receive title to the 
     Washington Aqueduct and to operate, maintain, and manage the 
     Washington Aqueduct.
       (3) Limitation on statutory construction.--Nothing in this 
     subsection shall preclude the jurisdictions referred to in 
     this subsection from pursuing alternative options regarding 
     ownership, operation, maintenance, and management of the 
     Washington Aqueduct.
       (b) Progress Report and Plan.--Not later than 1 year after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     transmit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of 
     the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
     Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on 
     the progress in achieving the objectives of subsection (a) 
     and a plan for the transfer of ownership, operation, 
     maintenance, and management of the Washington Aqueduct to a 
     non-Federal public or private entity. Such plan shall include 
     a transfer of ownership, operation, maintenance, and 
     management of the Washington Aqueduct that is consistent with 
     the provisions of this section and a detailed consideration 
     of any proposal to transfer such ownership or operation, 
     maintenance, or management to a private entity.
       (c) Transfer.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transfer, 
     without consideration but subject to such terms and 
     conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect 
     the interests of the United States and the non-Federal public 
     water supply customers, all right, title, and interest of the 
     United States in the Washington Aqueduct, its real property, 
     facilities, equipment, supplies, and personalty--
       (A) to a non-Federal public or private entity established 
     pursuant to subsection (a); or
       (B) in the event no entity is established pursuant to 
     subsection (a), a non-Federal public or private entity 
     selected by the Secretary which reflects, to the extent 
     possible, a consensus among the non-Federal public water 
     supply customers.
       (2) Transferee selection criteria.--The selection of a non-
     Federal public or private entity under paragraph (1)(B) shall 
     be based on technical, managerial, and financial capabilities 
     and on consultation with the non-Federal public water supply 
     customers and after opportunity for public input.
       (3) Assumption of responsibilities.--The entity to whom 
     transfer under paragraph (1) is made shall assume full 
     responsibility for performing and financing the operation, 
     maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and 
     necessary capital improvements of the Washington Aqueduct so 
     as to ensure the continued operation of the Washington 
     Aqueduct consistent with its intended purpose of providing an 
     uninterrupted supply of potable water sufficient to meet the 
     current and future needs of the Washington Aqueduct service 
     area.
       (4) Extension.--Notwithstanding the 2-year deadline 
     established in paragraph (1), the Secretary may provide a 1-
     time 6-month extension of such deadline if the Secretary 
     determines that the non-Federal public water supply customers 
     are making progress in establishing an entity pursuant to 
     subsection (a) and that such an extension would likely result 
     in the establishment of such an entity.
       (d) Interim Borrowing Authority.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is 
     authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal 
     years 1997 and 1998 borrowing authority in amounts sufficient 
     to cover those obligations which the Army Corps of Engineers 
     is required to incur in carrying out capital improvements 
     during such fiscal years for the Washington Aqueduct to 
     assure its continued operation until such time as the 
     transfer under subsection (c) has taken place, provided that 
     such amounts do not exceed $16,000,000 for fiscal year 1997 
     and $54,000,000 for fiscal year 1998.
       (2) Terms and conditions.--The borrowing authority under 
     paragraph (1) shall be provided to the Secretary by the 
     Secretary of the Treasury under such terms and conditions as 
     the Secretary of the Treasury determines to be necessary in 
     the public interest and may be provided only after each of 
     the non-Federal public water supply customers of the 
     Washington Aqueduct has entered into a contractual agreement 
     with the Secretary to pay its pro rata share of the costs 
     associated with such borrowing.
       (3) Impact on improvement program.--Not later than 6 months 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, 
     in consultation with other Federal agencies, shall transmit 
     to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the 
     Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
     of the House of Representatives a report that assesses the 
     impact of the borrowing authority provided under this 
     subsection on near-term improvement projects under the 
     Washington Aqueduct Improvement Program, work scheduled 
     during fiscal years 1997 and 1998, and the financial 
     liability to be incurred.
       (e) Definitions.--For purposes of this section, the 
     following definitions apply:
       (1) Washington aqueduct.--The term ``Washington Aqueduct'' 
     means the Washington Aqueduct facilities and related 
     facilities owned by the Federal Government as of the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, including the dams, intake works, 
     conduits, and pump stations that capture and transport raw 
     water from the Potomac River to the Dalecarlia Reservoir, the 
     infrastructure and appurtenances used to treat water taken 
     from the Potomac River by such facilities to potable 
     standards, and related water distributions facilities.
       (2) Non-federal public water supply customers.--The term 
     ``non-Federal public water supply customers'' means the 
     District of Columbia, Arlington County, Virginia, and the 
     city of Falls Church, Virginia.

     SEC. 580. GREENBRIER RIVER BASIN, WEST VIRGINIA, FLOOD 
                   PROTECTION.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is directed to design and 
     implement a flood damage reduction program for the Greenbrier 
     River Basin, West Virginia, in the vicinity of Durbin, Cass, 
     Marlinton, Renick, Ronceverte, and Alderson as generally 
     presented in the District Engineer's draft Greenbrier River 
     Basin Study Evaluation Report, dated July 1994, to the extent 
     provided under subsection (b) to afford those communities a 
     level of protection against flooding sufficient to reduce 
     future losses to these communities from the likelihood of 
     flooding such as occurred in November 1985, January 1996, and 
     May 1996.
       (b) Flood Protection Measures.--The flood damage reduction 
     program referred to in subsection (a) may include the 
     following as the Chief of Engineers determines necessary and 
     advisable in consultation with the communities referred to in 
     subsection (a)--
       (1) local protection projects such as levees, floodwalls, 
     channelization, small tributary stream impoundments, and 
     nonstructural measures such as individual flood proofing; and
       (2) floodplain relocations and resettlement site 
     developments, floodplain evacuations, and a comprehensive 
     river corridor and watershed management plan generally in 
     accordance with the District Engineer's draft Greenbrier 
     River Corridor Management Plan, Concept Study, dated April 
     1996.
       (c) Considerations.--For purposes of section 209 of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1829), benefits 
     attributable to the national economic development objectives 
     set forth therein shall include all primary, secondary, and 
     tertiary benefits attributable to the flood damage reduction 
     program authorized by this section regardless to whomever 
     they might accrue.
       (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996.

     SEC. 581. HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA.

       The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with 
     Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, to provide 
     technical assistance to the Center for Environmental, 
     Geotechnical and Applied Sciences.

     SEC. 582. LOWER MUD RIVER, MILTON, WEST VIRGINIA.

       The Secretary shall review the watershed plan and the 
     environmental impact statement prepared for the Lower Mud 
     River, Milton, West Virginia by the Natural Resources 
     Conservation Service pursuant to the Watershed Protection and 
     Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) and shall carry 
     out the project.

     SEC. 583. WEST VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA FLOOD CONTROL.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary shall design and construct 
     flood control measures in the Cheat and Tygart River Basins, 
     West Virginia, and the Lower Allegheny, Lower Monongahela, 
     West Branch Susquehana, and Juanita River Basins, 
     Pennsylvania, at a level of protection sufficient to prevent 
     any future losses to these communities from flooding such as 
     occurred in January 1996, but no less than 100 year level of 
     protection.
       (b) Priority Communities.-- In implementing this section, 
     the Secretary shall give priority to the communities of 
     Parsons and Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in the Cheat River 
     Basin and Bellington and Phillipi, West Virginia, in the 
     Tygart River Basin, and Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in the 
     Lower Monongahela River Basin, and Benson, Hooversville, 
     Clymer, and New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lower 
     Allegheny River Basin, and Patton, Barnesboro, Coalport and 
     Spangler, Pennsylvania, in the West Branch Susquehanna River 
     Basin, and Bedford, Linds Crossings, and Logan Township in 
     the Juniata River Basin.
       (c) Considerations.--For purposes of section 209 of the 
     Flood Control Act of 1970, benefits attributable to the 
     national economic development objectives set forth in such 
     section shall include all primary, secondary, and tertiary 
     benefits attributable to the flood control measures 
     authorized by this section regardless of to whom such 
     benefits may accrue.
       (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996.

     SEC. 584. EVALUATION OF BEACH MATERIAL.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary and the Secretary of the 
     Interior shall evaluate procedures and requirements used in 
     the selection and approval of materials to be used in the 
     restoration and nourishment of beaches. Such evaluation shall 
     address the potential effects of changing existing procedures 
     and requirements on the implementation of beach restoration 
     and nourishment projects and on the aquatic environment.

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       (b) Consultation.--In conducting the evaluation under this 
     section, the Secretaries shall consult with appropriate State 
     agencies.
       (c) Report.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretaries shall transmit a 
     report to Congress on their findings under this section.

     SEC. 585. NATIONAL CENTER FOR NANOFABRICATION AND MOLECULAR 
                   SELF-ASSEMBLY.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to provide 
     financial assistance for not to exceed 50 percent of the 
     costs of the necessary fixed and movable equipment for a 
     National Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-
     Assembly to be located in Evanston, Illinois.
       (b) Terms and Conditions.--No financial assistance may be 
     provided under this section unless an application is made to 
     the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or 
     accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000 for 
     fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1996 .

     SEC. 586. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY 
                   TOLLS.

       It is the sense of Congress that the President should 
     engage in negotiations with the Government of Canada for the 
     purposes of--
       (1) eliminating tolls along the St. Lawrence Seaway system; 
     and
       (2) identifying ways to maximize the movement of goods and 
     commerce through the St. Lawrence Seaway.

     SEC. 587. PRADO DAM, CALIFORNIA.

       (a) Separable Element Review.--
       (1) Review.--Not later than 6 months after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall review, in 
     cooperation with the non-Federal interest, the Prado Dam 
     feature of the project for flood control, Santa Ana River 
     Mainstem, California, authorized by section 401(a) of the 
     Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4113), 
     with a view toward determining whether the feature may be 
     considered a separable element, as that term is defined in 
     section 103(f) of such Act.
       (2) Modification of cost-sharing requirement.--If the Prado 
     Dam feature is determined to be a separable element under 
     paragraph (1), the Secretary shall reduce the non-Federal 
     cost-sharing requirement for such feature in accordance with 
     section 103(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
     1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(a)(3)) and shall enter into a project 
     cooperation agreement with the non-Federal interest to 
     reflect the modified cost-sharing requirement and to carry 
     out construction.
       (b) Dam Safety Adjustment.--Not later than 6 months after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     determine the estimated costs associated with dam safety 
     improvements that would have been required in the absence of 
     flood control improvements authorized for the Santa Ana River 
     Mainstem project referred to in subsection (a) and shall 
     reduce the non-Federal share for the Prado Dam feature of 
     such project by an amount equal to the Federal share of such 
     dam safety improvements, updated to current price levels.

     SEC. 588. MORGANZA, LOUISIANA TO THE GULF OF MEXICO.

       (1) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
     environmental, flood control and navigational impacts 
     assoiciated with the construction of a lock structure in the 
     Houma Navigation Canal as an independent feature of the 
     overall flood damage prevention study currently being 
     conducted under the Morganza, Louisiana to the Gulf of Mexico 
     feasibility study. In preparing such study, the Secretary 
     shall consult the South Terrebonne Tidewater Management and 
     Conservation District and consider the District's Preliminary 
     Design Document, dated February, 1994. Further, the Secretary 
     shall evaluate the findings of the Coastal Wetlands Planning, 
     Protection and Restoration Federal Task Force, as authorized 
     by Public Law 101-646, relating to the lock structure.
       (2) Report.--The Secretary shall transmit to Congress a 
     report on the results of the study conducted under paragraph 
     (1), together with recommendations on immediate 
     implementation not later than 6 months after the enactment of 
     this Act.
 TITLE VI--EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UNDER HARBOR MAINTENANCE 
                               TRUST FUND

     SEC. 601. EXTENSION OF EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UNDER HARBOR 
                   MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND.

       Paragraph (1) of section 9505(c) of the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 (relating to expenditures from Harbor 
     Maintenance Trust Fund) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(1) to carry out section 210 of the Water Resources 
     Development Act of 1986 (as in effect on the date of the 
     enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996),''.

  Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
disagree to the amendment of the House and request a conference with 
the House on the disagreeing vote and the Chair be authorized to 
appoint conferees on the part of the Senate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Smith) appointed Mr. Chafee, Mr. Warner, 
Mr. Smith, Mr. Baucus, and Mr. Moynihan conferees on the part of the 
Senate.

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