WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT
Amendments
Enact (H.R. 8), S4879 [10JY], H4793, H4813, H4815, H4816, H4817, H4818, H4819, H4820, H4821, H4822, H4823, H4824, H4825, H4826, H4827, H4828, H4829, H4830, H4831, H4832, H4833, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4842 [6JN]
——— consideration (H. Res. 918), H4791 [6JN]
Bills and resolutions
Corps of Engineers: expedite completion of certain feasibility studies and reports for a storm damage mitigation project along the Texas coast and amend Coastal Barrier Resources Act to allow for such project (see S. 2866), S2724 [16MY] (see H.R. 5897), H4284 [21MY]
——— permanently extend authority to accept and expend funds from certain entities to process permits for certain infrastructure projects (see S. 2585), S1875 [21MR]
Enact (see H.R. 8), H4242 [18MY]
Enact (H.R. 8): consideration (see H. Res. 918), H4775 [5JN]
Waterways: amend laws relative to operation and maintenance of navigation facilities (see H.R. 5688), H3781 [7MY]
Cost Estimates
Provisions (H.R. 8): CBO, H4798–H4800 [6JN]
Explanations
America’s Water Infrastructure Act (S. 3021), S6746 [10OC]
Provisions (S. 3021), H8222–H8224 [13SE]
Lists
Congressional staff who worked on S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act, S6746 [10OC]
Motions
Enact (H.R. 8), H4843 [6JN]
Remarks in House
California: water infrastructure funding, H8895 [26SE]
Corps of Engineers: acquire minimum interest in real property necessary to support projects or actions, H4824 [6JN]
——— assess certain dams and report on impact of Federal versus local maintenance of dams, H4840 [6JN]
——— Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project funding, H4859 [7JN]
——— clarify authority to grant credit to Florida for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan work performed during design or construction, H4822 [6JN]
——— clarify Federal/non-Federal cost share of, require approval before constructing additional technologies at, and expedite completion of, Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study, H4828, H4829 [6JN]
——— consider recreational boat traffic levels in making funding determinations relative to operation and maintenance of locks on the Allegheny River, H4823 [6JN]
——— consider water storage when carrying out a water resource development feasibility study, H4816 [6JN]
——— construction of Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, MI, H4790, H4820, H4821 [6JN], H8227 [13SE]
——— convey land parcels known as Earle May Recreational Area to Bainbridge, GA, H4832, H4833 [6JN]
——— dam rehabilitation funding, H4789 [6JN]
——— encourage entering into agreements with non-Federal entities relative to dredged material disposal facilities, H4835, H4836 [6JN]
——— enhance Levee Safety Action Classification risk tool, H4837, H4838 [6JN]
——— ensure local communities, with an emphasis on low-income, minority, rural, and tribal communities, are involved in the planning and implementation process of projects, H4821 [6JN]
——— ensure safe two-way traffic in high-volume Federal navigation projects in deep draft navigation channels, H4824, H4825 [6JN]
——— ensure timely payback of advanced funds paid toward the Federal share of flood damage reduction and coastal navigation projects by non-Federal interests, H4820 [6JN]
——— expand authority to permit cooperation with regional coalitions seeking to create or improve water infrastructure, H4817 [6JN]
——— expand the number of water projects eligible under the non-Federal implementation pilot program, H4816 [6JN]
——— expedite and complete Plymouth Harbor dredging project, H4831 [6JN]
——— expedite completion of feasibility study for Warren Glen Dam Removal Project, H4829, H4830 [6JN]
——— expedite feasibility study for Abiquiu Dam, H4830 [6JN]
——— expedite flood and storm damage reduction studies to reduce the risk of damage from future floods and hurricanes in the Houston and coastal Texas areas, H4836, H4837 [6JN]
——— expedite Portsmouth Harbor Navigation Improvement Project, H4835 [6JN]
——— expedite previously authorized projects in declared disaster areas, H4836 [6JN]
——— expedite process for study and implementation of dredged material management plans, H4827, H4828 [6JN]
——— expedite projects in Puerto Rico in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, H4827 [6JN]
——— expedite report for navigation project for San Juan Harbor, PR, H4829 [6JN]
——— expedite study of Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts, H4838 [6JN]
——— GAO study on compliance with stormwater runoff mitigation requirements, H4826 [6JN]
——— grant authority to accept funds from non-Federal interests to update water operations manuals, H4840, H4841 [6JN]
——— grant authority to repair or replace any bridge that is necessary for evacuation during extreme weather or natural disasters in New England, H4833, H4834 [6JN]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]
——— include any project or facility for which there is a final report for disposition in future work plans, H4839 [6JN]
——— include universities in the list of entities considered when reporting on development of innovative materials by entities involved in water resource development projects, H4818 [6JN]
——— municipality water supply assistance funding relative to adverse affects of construction projects, H4823 [6JN]
——— notify all residential property stakeholders of the Corps’ interest in adjacent properties, H4841 [6JN]
——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, H4833 [6JN]
——— prioritize operation and maintenance projects of existing infrastructure, H4821, H4822 [6JN]
——— prohibit building any new, unproven structures for endangered species along the Missouri River, H8226 [13SE]
——— provide greater flexibility and the ability to use a variety of factors in determining financial assurances for certain projects, H4815 [6JN]
——— provide National Academy of Sciences assessment on evaluation of projects to advance flood control, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and promote water quality, H4817, H4818, H4825 [6JN]
——— provide permanent authority to enter cost recovery agreements for evaluation and processing of permits for public utility, natural gas companies, and railroad carriers, H4817 [6JN]
——— Puget Sound and Adjacent Waters Restoration program funding, H4830, H4831 [6JN]
——— reform cost and benefit feasibility assessment relative to repair of non-Federal levees after flood disasters, H4825, H4826 [6JN]
——— require completion of Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study Brandon Road Study by certain date, H4831, H4832 [6JN]
——— require payment of outstanding balance of the Federal cost share for any project with a cost share agreement with local communities, H4822, H4823 [6JN]
——— restore and increase resiliency of public infrastructure in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and continental U.S. damaged as a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, H4843, H4844 [6JN]
——— storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program funding, H4842 [6JN]
——— study harbor noise abatement and mitigation technologies and practices, H4823, H4824 [6JN]
——— use existing authority to dredge Hampton Harbor in New Hampshire, H4834, H4835 [6JN]
Dams: promote hydropower development at existing nonpowered dams, H8228 [13SE]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize a pilot project for an innovative water project financing program, H8226 [13SE]
Enact (H.R. 8), H4793, H4798–H4846 [6JN], H4859 [7JN]
——— consideration (H. Res. 918), H4785–H4792 [6JN]
——— corrections in engrossment, H4846 [6JN]
——— motion to recommit, H4843, H4844 [6JN]
Enact (S. 3021), H8175, H8185–H8229 [13SE]
EPA: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H1380 [6MR], H6277 [17JY], H9100 [27SE]
——— improve public water systems and enhance compliance with safe drinking water requirements, H8175, H8224, H8226 [13SE]
——— increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities for good financial and environmental management of water systems and strengthen enforcement of safe drinking water requirements, H8225 [13SE]
——— reauthorize Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, H8175, H8228 [13SE]
FERC: provide that any inaction that allows a rate change to go into effect shall be treated as an order by the Commission for purposes of rehearing and court review, H8227 [13SE]
GAO: include trough bars, coastal wetlands, and barrier reefs in study on feasibility of natural features projects for Corps of Engineers flood risk management, hurricane, storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration projects, H4819, H4820 [6JN]
——— report on improving Corps of Engineers workforce capacity and preparedness, H4818, H4819 [6JN]
——— study how changes in navigation industry workforce with which Corps of Engineers collaborates may affect safety and operations of the navigation industry, H4819 [6JN]
Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance, H8224 [13SE]
Hydroelectric power: modify definition of renewable energy to include hydropower, allow FERC extension of preliminary permits, and establish a schedule following the filing of a licensing application, H8228 [13SE]
Whitman County, WA: provide for a land exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, H4834 [6JN], H8228 [13SE]
Remarks in Senate
Corps of Engineers: authorize construction of a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee to reduce toxic discharges, S4902, S4920 [11JY]
——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan, S7347–S7349 [6DE]
——— expedite implementation of comprehensive Everglades restoration project plan (S. 1234), S4833 [9JY], S4919–S4921 [11JY]
——— improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, S6200, S6212 [18SE], S6697 [5OC], S6703, S6704, S6708–S6712, S6714–S6717 [9OC], S6735–S6737, S6742–S6749, S6751, S6754, S6755 [10OC], S6807 [11OC]
——— prioritize completion of Cedar River flood mitigation project in Cedar Rapids, IA, S3747 [12JN]
Enact (H.R. 8), S4902, S4920 [11JY], S5676 [16AU]
Reports filed
Consideration of H.R. 8, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 918) (H. Rept. 115–711), H4775 [5JN]
Provisions: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 8) (H. Rept. 115–708), H4738 [1JN]
Texts of
H. Res. 918, consideration of H.R. 8, provisions, H4785 [6JN]
H.R. 8, provisions, H4804–H4813 [6JN]
S. 2866, Coastal Texas Protection Act, S2726 [16MY]