[House Report 104-843]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



104th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 2d Session                                                     104-843
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                 WATER RESOURCES DEVEOPMENT ACT OF 1996

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               September 25, 1996.--Ordered to be printed

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 Mr. Shuster, from the committee of conference, submitted the following

                           CONFERENCE REPORT

                         [To accompany S. 640]

      The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of 
the two Houses on the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 
640), 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, having 
met, after full and free conference, has agreed to recommend 
and do recommend to their respective Houses as follows:
      That the Senate recede from its disagreement to the 
amendment of the House and agree to the same with an amendment 
as follows:
      In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the 
House amendment, insert the following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

    (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.

                      TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 201. Cost sharing for dredged material disposal areas.
Sec. 202. Flood control policy.
Sec. 203. Cost sharing for feasibility studies.
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 for 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. National dam safety program.
Sec. 216. Hydroelectric power project uprating.
Sec. 217. Dredged material disposal facility partnerships.
Sec. 218. Obstruction removal requirement.
Sec. 219. Small project authorizations.
Sec. 220. Uneconomical cost-sharing requirements.
Sec. 221. Planning assistance to States.
Sec. 222. Corps of Engineers expenses.
Sec. 223. State and Federal agency review period.
Sec. 224. Section 215 reimbursement limitation per project.
Sec. 225. Melaleuca.
Sec. 226. Sediments decontamination technology.
Sec. 227. Shore protection.
Sec. 228. Conditions for project deauthorizations.
Sec. 229. Support of Army civil works program.
Sec. 230. Benefits to navigation.
Sec. 231. Loss of life prevention.
Sec. 232. Scenic and aesthetic considerations.
Sec. 233. Termination of technical advisory committee.
Sec. 234. Interagency and international support authority.
Sec. 235. Sense of Congress; requirement regarding notice.
Sec. 236. Technical corrections.
Sec. 237. Hopper dredges.

                  TITLE III--PROJECT-RELATED PROVISIONS

Sec. 301. Project modifications.
Sec. 302. Mobile Harbor, Alabama.
Sec. 303. Nogales Wash and Tributaries, Arizona.
Sec. 304. White River Basin, Arkansas and Missouri.
Sec. 305. Channel Islands Harbor, California.
Sec. 306. Lake Elsinore, California.
Sec. 307. Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors, San Pedro Bay, California.
Sec. 308. Los Angeles County drainage area, California.
Sec. 309. Prado Dam, California.
Sec. 310. Queensway Bay, California.
Sec. 311. Seven Oaks Dam, California.
Sec. 312. Thames River, Connecticut.
Sec. 313. Canaveral Harbor, Florida.
Sec. 314. Captiva Island, Florida.
Sec. 315. Central and Southern Florida, Canal 51.
Sec. 316. Central and Southern Florida, Canal 111.
Sec. 317. Jacksonville Harbor (Mill Cove), Florida.
Sec. 318. Panama City Beaches, Florida.
Sec. 319. Chicago, Illinois.
Sec. 320. Chicago Lock and Thomas J. O'Brien Lock, Illinois.
Sec. 321. Kaskaskia River, Illinois.
Sec. 322. Locks and Dam 26, Alton, Illinois and Missouri.
Sec. 323. White River, Indiana.
Sec. 324. Baptiste Collette Bayou, Louisiana.
Sec. 325. Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.
Sec. 326. Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, Louisiana.
Sec. 327. Tolchester Channel, Maryland.
Sec. 328. Cross Village Harbor, Michigan.
Sec. 329. Saginaw River, Michigan.
Sec. 330. Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan.
Sec. 331. St. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, Missouri.
Sec. 332. Lost Creek, Columbus, Nebraska.
Sec. 333. Passaic River, New Jersey.
Sec. 334. Acequias irrigation system, New Mexico.
Sec. 335. Jones Inlet, New York.
Sec. 336. Buford Trenton Irrigation District, North Dakota.
Sec. 337. Reno Beach-Howards Farm, Ohio.
Sec. 338. Broken Bow Lake, Red River Basin, Oklahoma.
Sec. 339. Wister Lake project, Leflore County, Oklahoma.
Sec. 340. Bonneville Lock and Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and 
          Washington.
Sec. 341. Columbia River dredging, Oregon and Washington.
Sec. 342. Lackawanna River at Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 343. Mussers Dam, Middle Creek, Snyder County, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 344. Schuylkill River, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 345. South Central Pennsylvania.
Sec. 346. Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 347. Allendale Dam, North Providence, Rhode Island.
Sec. 348. Narragansett, Rhode Island.
Sec. 349. Clouter Creek disposal area, Charleston, South Carolina.
Sec. 350. Buffalo Bayou, Texas.
Sec. 351. Dallas floodway extension, Dallas, Texas.
Sec. 352. Grundy, Virginia.
Sec. 353. Haysi Lake, Virginia.
Sec. 354. Rudee Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Sec. 355. Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Sec. 356. East Waterway, Washington.
Sec. 357. Bluestone Lake, West Virginia.
Sec. 358. Moorefield, West Virginia.
Sec. 359. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 360. West Virginia trailhead facilities.
Sec. 361. Kickapoo River, Wisconsin.
Sec. 362. Teton County, Wyoming.
Sec. 363. Project reauthorizations.
Sec. 364. Project deauthorizations.
Sec. 365. Mississippi Delta Region, Louisiana.
Sec. 366. Monongahela River, Pennsylvania.

                            TITLE IV--STUDIES

Sec. 401. Corps capability study, Alaska.
Sec. 402. Red River, Arkansas.
Sec. 403. McDowell Mountain, Arizona.
Sec. 404. Nogales Wash and tributaries, Arizona.
Sec. 405. Garden Grove, California.
Sec. 406. Mugu Lagoon, California.
Sec. 407. Murrieta Creek, Riverside County, California.
Sec. 408. Pine Flat Dam fish and wildlife habitat restoration, 
          California.
Sec. 409. Santa Ynez, California.
Sec. 410. Southern California infrastructure.
Sec. 411. Stockton, California.
Sec. 412. Yolo Bypass, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California.
Sec. 413. West Dade, Florida.
Sec. 414. Savannah River Basin comprehensive water resources study.
Sec. 415. Chain of Rocks Canal, Illinois.
Sec. 416. Quincy, Illinois.
Sec. 417. Springfield, Illinois.
Sec. 418. Beauty Creek watershed, Valparaiso City, Porter County, 
          Indiana.
Sec. 419. Grand Calumet River, Hammond, Indiana.
Sec. 420. Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, Lake County, Indiana.
Sec. 421. Koontz Lake, Indiana.
Sec. 422. Little Calumet River, Indiana.
Sec. 423. Tippecanoe River watershed, Indiana.
Sec. 424. Calcasieu River, Hackberry, Louisiana.
Sec. 425. Morganza, Louisiana, to Gulf of Mexico.
Sec. 426. Huron River, Michigan.
Sec. 427. City of North Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
Sec. 428. Lower Las Vegas Wash wetlands, Clark County, Nevada.
Sec. 429. Northern Nevada.
Sec. 430. Saco River, New Hampshire.
Sec. 431. Buffalo River greenway, New York.
Sec. 432. Coeymans, New York.
Sec. 433. New York Bight and Harbor study.
Sec. 434. Port of Newburgh, New York.
Sec. 435. Port of New York-New Jersey navigation study.
Sec. 436. Shinnecock Inlet, New York.
Sec. 437. Chagrin River, Ohio.
Sec. 438. Cuyahoga River, Ohio.
Sec. 439. Columbia Slough, Oregon.
Sec. 440. Charleston, South Carolina.
Sec. 441. Oahe Dam to Lake Sharpe, South Dakota.
Sec. 442. Mustang Island, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sec. 443. Prince William County, Virginia.
Sec. 444. Pacific Region.
Sec. 445. Financing of infrastructure needs of small and medium ports.
Sec. 446. Evaluation of beach material.

                    TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 501. Land conveyances.
Sec. 502. Namings.
Sec. 503. Watershed management, restoration, and development.
Sec. 504. Environmental infrastructure.
Sec. 505. Corps capability to conserve fish and wildlife.
Sec. 506. Periodic beach nourishment.
Sec. 507. Design and construction assistance.
Sec. 508. Lakes program.
Sec. 509. Maintenance of navigation channels.
Sec. 510. Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection 
          program.
Sec. 511. Research and development program to improve salmon survival.
Sec. 512. Columbia River Treaty fishing access.
Sec. 513. Great Lakes confined disposal facilities.
Sec. 514. Great Lakes dredged material testing and evaluation manual.
Sec. 515. Great Lakes remedial action plans and sediment remediation.
Sec. 516. Sediment management.
Sec. 517. Extension of jurisdiction of Mississippi River Commission.
Sec. 518. Sense of Congress regarding St. Lawrence Seaway tolls.
Sec. 519. Recreation partnership initiative.
Sec. 520. Field office headquarters facilities.
Sec. 521. Earthquake Preparedness Center of Expertise expansion.
Sec. 522. Jackson County, Alabama.
Sec. 523. Benton and Washington Counties, Arkansas.
Sec. 524. Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Sec. 525. Morgan Point, Arkansas.
Sec. 526. Calaveras County, California.
Sec. 527. Faulkner Island, Connecticut.
Sec. 528. Everglades and South Florida ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 529. Tampa, Florida.
Sec. 530. Watershed management plan for Deep River Basin, Indiana.
Sec. 531. Southern and Eastern Kentucky.
Sec. 532. Coastal wetlands restoration projects, Louisiana.
Sec. 533. Southeast Louisiana.
Sec. 534. Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia.
Sec. 535. Cumberland, Maryland.
Sec. 536. William Jennings Randolph Access Road, Garrett County, 
          Maryland.
Sec. 537. Poplar Island, Maryland.
Sec. 538. Erosion control measures, Smith Island, Maryland.
Sec. 539. Restoration projects for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West 
          Virginia.
Sec. 540. Control of aquatic plants, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and 
          Virginia and North Carolina.
Sec. 541. Duluth, Minnesota, alternative technology project.
Sec. 542. Lake Superior Center, Minnesota.
Sec. 543. Redwood River basin, Minnesota.
Sec. 544. Coldwater River Watershed, Mississippi.
Sec. 545. Natchez Bluffs, Mississippi.
Sec. 546. Sardis Lake, Mississippi.
Sec. 547. St. Charles County, Missouri, flood protection.
Sec. 548. St. Louis, Missouri.
Sec. 549. Libby Dam, Montana.
Sec. 550. Hackensack Meadowlands area, New Jersey.
Sec. 551. Hudson River habitat restoration, New York.
Sec. 552. New York City Watershed.
Sec. 553. New York State Canal System.
Sec. 554. Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York.
Sec. 555. Dredged material containment facility for Port of New York-New 
          Jersey.
Sec. 556. Queens County, New York.
Sec. 557. Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam, North Dakota.
Sec. 558. Northeastern Ohio.
Sec. 559. Ohio River Greenway.
Sec. 560. Grand Lake, Oklahoma.
Sec. 561. Broad Top region of Pennsylvania.
Sec. 562. Curwensville Lake, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 563. Hopper dredge McFarland.
Sec. 564. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 565. Seven Points Visitors Center, Raystown Lake, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 566. Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Sec. 567. Upper Susquehanna River basin, Pennsylvania and New York.
Sec. 568. Wills Creek, Hyndman, Pennsylvania.
Sec. 569. Blackstone River Valley, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Sec. 570. Dredged material containment facility for Port of Providence, 
          Rhode Island.
Sec. 571. Quonset Point-Davisville, Rhode Island.
Sec. 572. East Ridge, Tennessee.
Sec. 573. Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Sec. 574. Tennessee River, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Sec. 575. Harris County, Texas.
Sec. 576. Neabsco Creek, Virginia.
Sec. 577. Tangier Island, Virginia.
Sec. 578. Pierce County, Washington.
Sec. 579. Greenbrier River Basin, West Virginia, flood protection.
Sec. 580. Lower Mud River, Milton, West Virginia.
Sec. 581. West Virginia and Pennsylvania flood control.
Sec. 582. Site designation.
Sec. 583. Long Island Sound.
Sec. 584. Water monitoring station.
Sec. 585. Overflow management facility.
Sec. 586. Privatization of infrastructure assets.

 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.

    In 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 subsection, 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 subsection:
            (1) American river watershed, california.--
                    (A) In general.--The project for flood 
                damage reduction, American and Sacramento 
                Rivers, California: Report of the Chief of 
                Engineers, dated June 27, 1996, at a total cost 
                of $56,900,000, with an estimated Federal cost 
                of $42,675,000 and an estimated non-Federal 
                cost of $14,225,000, consisting of--
                            (i) approximately 24 miles of 
                        slurry wall in the 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 gauges 
                        upstream from the Folsom Reservoir; and
                            (iv) modifications to the flood 
                        warning system along the lower American 
                        River.
                    (B) Credit toward non-federal share.--The 
                non-Federal interest shall receive credit 
                toward the non-Federal share of project costs 
                for expenses that the non-Federal interest 
                incurs for design or construction of any of the 
                features authorized under this paragraph before 
                the date on which Federal funds are made 
                available for construction of the project. The 
                amount of the credit shall be determined by the 
                Secretary.
                    (C) Interim operation.--Until such time as 
                a comprehensive flood damage reduction plan for 
                the American River watershed has been 
                implemented, 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 and 
                shall extend the agreement between the Bureau 
                of Reclamation and the Sacramento Area Flood 
                Control Agency with respect to the watershed.
                    (D) Other costs.--The non-Federal interest 
                shall be responsible for--
                            (i) all operation, maintenance, 
                        repair, replacement, and rehabilitation 
                        costs associated with the improvements 
                        carried out under this paragraph; and
                            (ii) 25 percent of the costs 
                        incurred for the variable flood control 
                        operation of the Folsom Dam and 
                        Reservoir during the 4-year period 
                        beginning on the date of the enactment 
                        of this Act and 100 percent of such 
                        costs thereafter.
            (2) 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.
            (3) Marin county shoreline, san rafael, 
        california.--The project for hurricane and 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.
            (4) Port of long beach (deepening), california.--
        The project for navigation, Port of Long Beach 
        (Deepening), California: Report of the Chief of 
        Engineers, dated July 26, 1996, 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.
            (5) San lorenzo river, california.--The project for 
        flood control, San Lorenzo River, 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 and habitat restoration, at a total cost of 
        $4,050,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $3,040,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $1,010,000.
            (6) 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.
            (7) Santa monica breakwater, california.--The 
        project for hurricane 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.
            (8) 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.
            (9) 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 shall assume ownership of the bridge.
            (10) Cedar hammock (wares creek), florida.--The 
        project for flood control, Cedar Hammock (Wares Creek), 
        Manatee County, Florida: Report of the Chief of 
        Engineers, dated August 23, 1996, at a total cost of 
        $13,846,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $10,385,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $3,461,000.
            (11) Lower savannah river basin, georgia and south 
        carolina.--The project for environmental restoration, 
        Lower Savannah River Basin, Georgia and South Carolina: 
        Report of the Chief of Engineers dated, July 30, 1996, 
        at a total cost of $3,431,000, with an estimated 
        Federal cost of $2,573,000 and an estimated non-Federal 
        cost of $858,000.
            (12) 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.
            (13) 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.
            (14) Pond creek, jefferson county, kentucky.--The 
        project for flood control, Pond 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.
            (15) 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.
            (16) Port fourchon, lafourche parish, louisiana.--
        The 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.
            (17) 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.
            (18) Blue river basin, kansas city, missouri.--The 
        project for flood control, Blue River Basin, Kansas 
        City, Missouri: Report of the Chief of Engineers, dated 
        September 5, 1996, at a total cost of $17,082,000, with 
        an estimated Federal cost of $12,043,000 and an 
        estimated non-Federal cost of $5,039,000.
            (19) 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.
            (20) 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.
            (21) Atlantic coast of long island, new york.--The 
        project for storm damage reduction, Atlantic Coast of 
        Long Island from Jones Inlet to East Rockaway Inlet, 
        Long Beach Island, New York: Report of the Chief of 
        Engineers, dated April 5, 1996, at a total cost of 
        $72,091,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $46,859,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $25,232,000.
            (22) Cape fear--northeast (cape fear) rivers, north 
        carolina.--The project for navigation, Cape Fear--
        Northeast (Cape Fear) Rivers, North Carolina: Report of 
        the Chief of Engineers, dated September 9, 1996, at a 
        total cost of $221,735,000, with an estimated Federal 
        cost of $132,936,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
        of $88,799,000.
            (23) 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 $15,572,000 and an estimated 
        non-Federal cost of $8,381,000.
            (24) 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.
            (25) 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 Federal 
        cost of $38,000,000.
            (26) 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.
            (27) 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 
        $71,940,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $44,699,000.
            (28) 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.
            (29) 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.
            (30) 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 cost of $298,334,000, with an 
        estimated Federal cost of $197,237,000 and an estimated 
        non-Federal cost of $101,097,000, and an average annual 
        cost of $786,000 for future environmental restoration 
        over the 50-year life of the project, with an estimated 
        annual Federal cost of $590,000 and an estimated annual 
        non-Federal cost of $196,000. 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.
            (31) 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.
    (b) Projects Subject to Report.--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, 
recommended in a final report (or in the case of the project 
described in paragraph (10), a Detailed Project Report) of the 
Corps of Engineers, if the 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 $4,282,000 and an 
        estimated non-Federal cost of $6,083,000.
            (2) Cook inlet, alaska.--The project for 
        navigation, Cook Inlet, Alaska, at a total cost of 
        $5,700,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $3,700,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $2,000,000.
            (3) St. paul island harbor, st. paul, alaska.--The 
        project for navigation, St. Paul Harbor, St. Paul, 
        Alaska, at a total cost of $18,981,000, with an 
        estimated Federal cost of $12,239,000 and an estimated 
        non-Federal cost of $6,742,000.
            (4) Norco bluffs, riverside county, california.--
        The project for bluff stabilization, Norco Bluffs, 
        Riverside County, California, at a 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) Terminus dam, kaweah river, california.--The 
        project for flood control and water supply, Terminus 
        Dam, Kaweah River, California, at a total cost of 
        $34,500,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $20,200,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $14,300,000.
            (6) Rehoboth beach and dewey beach, delaware.--The 
        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 
        Federal cost of $6,125,000 and an estimated non-Federal 
        cost of $3,298,000, and an estimated 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.
            (7) Brevard county, florida.--The project for 
        shoreline protection, Brevard County, Florida, at a 
        total cost of $76,620,000, with an estimated Federal 
        cost of $36,006,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
        of $40,614,000, and an estimated 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.
            (8) Lake 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.
            (9) Miami harbor channel, florida.--The project for 
        navigation, Miami Harbor Channel, Miami, Florida, at a 
        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) New harmony, indiana.--The project for 
        streambank erosion protection, Wabash River at New 
        Harmony, Indiana, at a total cost of $2,800,000, with 
        an estimated Federal cost of $2,100,000 and an 
        estimated non-Federal cost of $700,000.
            (11) Westwego to harvey canal, louisiana.--The 
        project for hurricane damage prevention and flood 
        control, West Bank Hurricane Protection (Lake 
        Cataouatche Area), Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 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.
            (12) Chesapeake and delaware canal, maryland and 
        delaware.--The project for navigation and safety 
        improvements, Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Baltimore 
        Harbor Connecting Channels, Delaware and Maryland, at a 
        total cost of $82,800,000, with an estimated Federal 
        cost of $53,852,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
        of $28,948,000.
            (13) 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.

SEC. 102. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the 
following projects and, if the Secretary determines that the 
project is feasible, may 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.
            (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, demonade park, lafayette, 
        louisiana.--Project for nonstructural flood control, 
        Vermillion River, Demonade 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) Malta, montana.--Project for flood control, 
        Malta, Montana.
            (15) Buffalo creek, erie county, new york.--Project 
        for flood control, Buffalo Creek, Erie County, New 
        York.
            (16) Cazenovia creek, erie county, new york.--
        Project for flood control, Cazenovia Creek, Erie 
        County, New York.
            (17) Cheektowaga, erie county, new york.--Project 
        for flood control, Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York.
            (18) Fulmer creek, village of mohawk, new york.--
        Project for flood control, Fulmer Creek, village of 
        Mohawk, New York.
            (19) Moyer creek, village of frankfort, new york.--
        Project for flood control, Moyer Creek, village of 
        Frankfort, New York.
            (20) Sauquoit creek, whitesboro, new york.--Project 
        for flood control, Sauquoit Creek, Whitesboro, New 
        York.
            (21) Steele creek, village of ilion, new york.--
        Project for flood control, Steele Creek, village of 
        Ilion, New York.
            (22) Willamette river, oregon.--Project for 
        nonstructural flood control, Willamette River, Oregon, 
        including floodplain and ecosystem restoration.

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, may 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.

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, may 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) Illinois and michigan canal, illinois.--Project 
        for navigation, Illinois and Michigan Canal, Illinois, 
        including marina development at Lock 14.
            (3) Grand marais harbor breakwater, michigan.--
        Project for navigation, Grand Marais Harbor breakwater, 
        Michigan.
            (4) Duluth, minnesota.--Project for navigation, 
        Duluth, Minnesota.
            (5) Taconite, minnesota.--Project for navigation, 
        Taconite, Minnesota.
            (6) Two harbors, minnesota.--Project for 
        navigation, Two Harbors, Minnesota.
            (7) Caruthersville harbor, pemiscot county, 
        missouri.--Project for navigation, Caruthersville 
        Harbor, Pemiscot County, Missouri, including 
        enlargement of the existing harbor and bank 
        stabilization measures.
            (8) New madrid county harbor, missouri.--Project 
        for navigation, New Madrid County Harbor, Missouri, 
        including enlargement of the existing harbor and bank 
        stabilization measures.
            (9) 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.
            (10) Buffalo inner harbor, buffalo, new york.--
        Project for navigation, Buffalo Inner Harbor, Buffalo, 
        New York, including enlargement of the existing harbor 
        and bank stabilization measures.
            (11) Glenn cove creek, new york.--Project for 
        navigation, Glenn Cove Creek, New York, including 
        bulkheading.
            (12) 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.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study for each of the 
following projects, and if the Secretary determines that the 
project is feasible, may carry out the project under section 3 
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. 426g; 60 Stat. 
1056):
            (1) Fort pierce, florida.--Project for 1 mile of 
        additional shoreline protection, Fort Pierce, Florida.
            (2) Sylvan beach breakwater, verona, oneida county, 
        new york.--Project for shoreline protection, Sylvan 
        Beach breakwater, Verona, Oneida County, New York.

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 may carry out the project 
under section 3 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 (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, may carry out the project under section 
1135(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 
U.S.C. 2309a(a)):
            (1) Pine flat dam, california.--Project for fish 
        and wildlife habitat restoration, Pine Flat Dam, Kings 
        River, California, including construction of a turbine 
        bypass.
            (2) 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.
            (3) Whittier narrows dam, california.--Project for 
        environmental restoration and remediation of 
        contaminated water sources, Whittier Narrows Dam, 
        California.
            (4) Lower amazon creek, oregon.--Project for 
        environmental restoration, Lower Amazon Creek, Oregon, 
        consisting of environmental restoration measures 
        relating to the flood reduction measures constructed by 
        the Corps of Engineers and the related flood reduction 
        measures constructed by the Natural Resources 
        Conservation Service.
            (5) Ashley creek, utah.--Project for fish and 
        wildlife restoration, Ashley Creek near Vernal, Utah.
            (6) Upper jordan river, salt lake county, utah.--
        Project for channel restoration and environmental 
        improvement, Upper Jordan River, Salt Lake County, 
        Utah.

                      TITLE II--GENERAL 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) in paragraph (2) by striking the last sentence 
        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.--In 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 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 perform''.
    (d) Consideration of Funding Requirements and Equitable 
Apportionment.--Section 101 of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2211; 100 
Stat. 4082-4084) is 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 requirements for operation and 
        maintenance dredging of commercial navigation harbors 
        are considered before Federal funds are obligated for 
        payment of the Federal share of costs associated with 
        the construction of dredged material disposal 
        facilities in accordance with subsections (a) and (b);
            ``(2) funds expended for such construction are 
        apportioned equitably in accordance with regional 
        needs; and
            ``(3) use of a dredged material disposal facility 
        designed, constructed, managed, or operated by a 
        private entity is not precluded if, consistent with 
        economic and environmental considerations, the facility 
        is the least-cost alternative.''.
    (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 that are in 
                or that 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 
that date.
    (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) expanding any confined dredged material 
        disposal facility that is operated by the Secretary and 
        that is authorized for cost recovery through the 
        collection of tolls;
            (2) any confined dredged material disposal facility 
        for which the invitation for bids for construction was 
        issued before the date of the enactment of this Act; 
        and
            (3) expanding any confined dredged material 
        disposal facility constructed under section 123 of the 
        River and Harbor Act of 1970 (33 U.S.C. 1293a) if the 
        capacity of the confined dredged material disposal 
        facility was exceeded in less than 6 years.

SEC. 202. FLOOD CONTROL POLICY.

    (a) Flood Control Cost Sharing.--
            (1) Increased non-federal contributions.--
                    (A) In general.--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''.
                    (B) Applicability.--The amendments made by 
                subparagraph (A) shall apply to any project 
                authorized after the date of the enactment of 
                this Act and to any flood control project that 
                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.
            (2) Physical construction defined.--Section 
        103(e)(1) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2213(e)(1)) is amended 
        by adding at the end the following: ``For the purpose 
        of the preceding sentence, physical construction shall 
        be considered to be initiated on the date of the award 
        of a construction contract.''.
    (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 a 
        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 1 year after such date of enactment to reflect 
        the requirements of paragraph (3).
            ``(3) Revision of criteria and procedures.--In 
        revising criteria and procedures pursuant to paragraph 
        (2), 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 may reduce 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 
        criteria and 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 enter into a 
                project cooperation agreement after December 
                31, 1997.
                    (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) Floodplain 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. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

    ``(a) Compliance With Floodplain Management and Insurance 
Programs.--Before construction of any project for local flood 
protection, or any project for hurricane or storm damage 
reduction, that involves Federal assistance from the Secretary, 
the non-Federal interest shall agree to participate in and 
comply with applicable Federal floodplain 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 floodplain 
        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 floodplain values.
            ``(2) Limitation on statutory construction.--
        Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to confer 
        any regulatory authority upon the Secretary or the 
        Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    ``(d) Technical Support.--The Secretary may 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) Nonstructural 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 nonstructural 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 of 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) Levee Owners Manual.--Section 5 of such Act of August 
18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n), is amended by adding at the end the 
following:
    ``(c) Levee Owners Manual.--
            ``(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the 
        date of the enactment of this subsection, in accordance 
        with chapter 5 of title 5, United States Code, the 
        Secretary of the Army shall prepare a manual describing 
        the maintenance and upkeep responsibilities that the 
        Corps of Engineers requires of a non-Federal interest 
        in order for the non-Federal interest to receive 
        Federal assistance under this section. The Secretary 
        shall provide a copy of the manual at no cost to each 
        non-Federal interest that is eligible to receive 
        Federal assistance under this section.
            ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is 
        authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 to carry out 
        this subsection.
            ``(3) Definitions.--In this subsection, the 
        following definitions apply:
                    ``(A) Maintenance and upkeep.--The term 
                `maintenance and upkeep' means all maintenance 
                and general upkeep of a levee performed on a 
                regular and consistent basis that is not repair 
                and rehabilitation.
                    ``(B) Repair and rehabilitation.--The term 
                `repair and rehabilitation'--
                            ``(i) means the repair or 
                        rebuilding of a levee or other flood 
                        control structure, after the structure 
                        has been damaged by a flood, to the 
                        level of protection provided by the 
                        structure before the flood; but
                            ``(ii) does not include--
                                    ``(I) any improvement to 
                                the structure; or
                                    ``(II) repair or rebuilding 
                                described in clause (i) if, in 
                                the normal course of usage, the 
                                structure becomes structurally 
                                unsound and is no longer fit to 
                                provide the level of protection 
                                for which the structure was 
                                designed.''.
    (g) Vegetation Management Guidelines.--
            (1) Review.--The Secretary shall undertake a 
        comprehensive review of the current policy guidelines 
        on vegetation management for levees. The review shall 
        examine current policies in view of the varied 
        interests in providing flood control, preserving, 
        protecting, and enhancing natural resources, protecting 
        the rights of Native Americans pursuant to treaty and 
        statute, and such other factors as the Secretary 
        considers appropriate.
            (2) Cooperation and consultation.--The review under 
        this section shall be undertaken in cooperation with 
        interested Federal agencies and in consultation with 
        interested representatives of State and local 
        governments and the public.
            (3) Revision of guidelines.--Based upon the results 
        of the review, the Secretary shall revise, not later 
        than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this 
        Act, the policy guidelines so as to provide a coherent 
        and coordinated policy for vegetation management for 
        levees. Such revised guidelines shall address regional 
        variations in levee management and resource needs and 
        shall be incorporated in the manual proposed under 
        section 5(c) of such Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 
        701n).
    (h) Risk-Based Analysis Methodology.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall enter into an 
        agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to 
        conduct a study of the Corps of Engineers' use of risk-
        based analysis for the evaluation of hydrology, 
        hydraulics, and economics in flood damage reduction 
        studies. The study shall include--
                    (A) an evaluation of the impact of risk-
                based analysis on project formulation, project 
                economic justification, and minimum engineering 
                and safety standards; and
                    (B) a review of studies conducted using 
                risk-based analysis to determine--
                            (i) the scientific validity of 
                        applying risk-based analysis in these 
                        studies; and
                            (ii) the impact of using risk-based 
                        analysis as it relates to current 
                        policy and procedures of the Corps of 
                        Engineers.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        submit to Congress a report on the results of the study 
        under paragraph (1), as well as such recommendations as 
        the Secretary considers appropriate.
            (3) Limitation on use of methodology.--During the 
        period beginning on the date of the enactment of this 
        Act and ending 18 months after that date, if requested 
        by a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall refrain 
        from using any risk-based technique required under the 
        studies described in paragraph (1) for the evaluation 
        and design of a project.
            (4) Authorization of appropriations.--There is 
        authorized to be appropriated $250,000 to carry out 
        this subsection.

SEC. 203. COST SHARING FOR FEASIBILITY STUDIES.

    (a) Non-Federal Share.--Section 105(a) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(a)) is 
amended--
            (1) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the 
        following:
            ``(1) Cost sharing.--
                    ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall not 
                initiate any feasibility study for a water 
                resources project after November 17, 1986, 
                until appropriate non-Federal interests agree, 
                by contract, to contribute 50 percent of the 
                cost of the study.
                    ``(B) Payment of cost share during period 
                of study.--During the period of the study, the 
                non-Federal share of the cost of the study 
                payable under subparagraph (A) shall be 50 
                percent of the sum of--
                            ``(i) the cost estimate for the 
                        study as contained in the feasibility 
                        cost-sharing agreement; and
                            ``(ii) any excess of the cost of 
                        the study over the cost estimate if the 
                        excess results from--
                                    ``(I) a change in Federal 
                                law; or
                                    ``(II) a change in the 
                                scope of the study requested by 
                                the non-Federal interests.
                    ``(C) Payment of cost share on 
                authorization of project or termination of 
                study.--
                            ``(i) Project timely authorized.--
                        Except as otherwise agreed to by the 
                        Secretary and the non-Federal interests 
                        and subject to clause (ii), the non-
                        Federal share of any excess of the cost 
                        of the study over the cost estimate 
                        (excluding any excess cost described in 
                        subparagraph (B)(ii)) shall be payable 
                        on the date on which the Secretary and 
                        the non-Federal interests enter into an 
                        agreement pursuant to section 101(e) or 
                        103(j) with respect to the project.
                            ``(ii) Project not timely 
                        authorized.--If the project that is the 
                        subject of the study is not authorized 
                        by the date that is 5 years after the 
                        completion of the final report of the 
                        Chief of Engineers concerning the study 
                        or the date that is 2 years after the 
                        termination of the study, the non-
                        Federal share of any excess of the cost 
                        of the study over the cost estimate 
                        (excluding any excess cost described in 
                        subparagraph (B)(ii)) shall be payable 
                        to the United States on that date.
                    ``(D) Amendment of cost estimate.--The cost 
                estimate referred to in subparagraph (B)(i) may 
                be amended only by agreement of the Secretary 
                and the non-Federal interests.
                    ``(E) In-kind contributions.--Not more than 
                \1/2\ of the non-Federal share required under 
                this paragraph may be satisfied by the 
                provision of services, materials, supplies, or 
                other in-kind services necessary to prepare the 
                feasibility report.''; and
            (2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``(2) This 
        subsection'' and inserting the following:
            ``(2) Applicability.--This subsection''.
    (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
shall apply notwithstanding any feasibility cost-sharing 
agreement entered into by the Secretary and the non-Federal 
interests. On request of the non-Federal interest, the 
Secretary shall amend any feasibility cost-sharing agreements 
in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act so as to 
conform the agreements with the amendments.
    (c) No Requirement of Reimbursement.--Nothing in this 
section or any amendment made by this section requires 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.
    (c) Restoration of Environmental Quality.--Section 1135 of 
such Act is amended--
            (1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) 
        as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;
            (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the 
        following:
    ``(c) Restoration of Environmental Quality.--If the 
Secretary determines that construction of a water resources 
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, through modifications either 
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) 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 or measure. Not 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 (as amended by 
subsection (c)(1) of this section) is 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 
(33 U.S.C. 1252 note; 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)--
                    (A) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``and 
                remediation'' after ``removal'' each place it 
                appears; and
                    (B) in paragraph (2) by striking 
                ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``$20,000,000''; 
                and
            (3) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the 
        following:
    ``(f) Priority Work.--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 may carry out an 
aquatic ecosystem restoration and protection project if the 
Secretary determines that the project--
            (1) will improve the quality of the environment and 
        is in the public interest; and
            (2) is cost-effective.
    (b) Cost Sharing.--Non-Federal interests shall provide 35 
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 to 
carry out this section $25,000,000 for each fiscal year.

SEC. 207. BENEFICIAL USES OF DREDGED MATERIAL.

    Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
(33 U.S.C. 2326; 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 
reasonable in relation to the environmental benefits, including 
the benefits to the aquatic environment to be derived from the 
creation of wetlands and control of shoreline erosion. The 
Federal share of such incremental costs shall be determined in 
accordance with subsection (c).''.

SEC. 208. RECREATION POLICY AND USER FEES.

    (a) Recreation Policy.--
            (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) User Fees.--
            (1) In general.--Section 210(b)(4) of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-3(b)(4)) is amended 
        by inserting before the period at the end the 
        following: ``and, subject to the availability of 
        appropriations, shall be used for the purposes 
        specified in section 4(i)(3) of such Act at the water 
        resources development project at which the fees were 
        collected''.
            (2) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        prepare and submit to the Committee on Environment and 
        Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on 
        Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
        Representatives a report, with respect to fiscal years 
        1995 and 1996, on--
                    (A) the amount of day-use fees collected 
                under section 210(b) of the Flood Control Act 
                of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 460d-3(b)) at each water 
                resources development project; and
                    (B) the administrative costs associated 
                with the collection of the day-use fees at each 
                water resources development project.
    (c) Alternative to Annual Passes.--
            (1) 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.
            (2) Annual pass.--The evaluation under paragraph 
        (1) shall include the establishment on a test basis of 
        an annual pass that costs $10 or less for the use of 
        recreation facilities, including facilities at Raystown 
        Lake, Pennsylvania.
            (3) Report.--Not later than December 31, 1999, the 
        Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the 
        results of the evaluation carried out under this 
        subsection, together with recommendations concerning 
        whether annual passes for individual projects should be 
        offered on a nationwide basis.
            (4) Expiration of authority.--The authority to 
        establish an annual pass under paragraph (2) shall 
        expire on the later of December 31, 1999, or the date 
        of transmittal of the report under paragraph (3).

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 civil works program of the Department of the 
Army and any other amounts recovered by the Secretary from a 
contractor, insurer, surety, or other person to reimburse the 
Department of 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 FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.

    (a) In General.--Section 103(c) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(c); 100 Stat. 4085) 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:
            ``(7) environmental protection and restoration: 35 
        percent; except that nothing in this paragraph shall 
        affect or limit the applicability of section 906.''.
    (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 
        provide to the United States funds for the studies and 
        design activities during the period in which 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 may complete and transmit to the 
appropriate non-Federal interests the study or design documents 
or, upon the request of such non-Federal interests, 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 that has 
        received from the Secretary pursuant to subsection (b) 
        or (c) a favorable recommendation to carry out a flood 
        control project, or separable element of a flood 
        control project, 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 under the National 
        Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
        seq.) 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. 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 appropriations Acts, 
        the Secretary may 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 of a flood 
        control project, 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 considers 
        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 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.--The Secretary 
        may not make any reimbursement under this section until 
        the Secretary determines 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) Flamingo and tropicana washes, nevada.--The 
        project for flood control, Las Vegas Wash and 
        Tributaries (Flamingo and Tropicana Washes), Nevada, 
        authorized by section 101(13) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4803).
            (6) 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.
            (7) 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.
            (8) 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 separable 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 that 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 
        $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1997 through 2000.
            (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 (33 U.S.C. 2313; 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 this section.''.
    (b) Pre-Agreement Temporary Protection of Technology.--
Section 7 of such Act is amended--
            (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:
    ``(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 (15 U.S.C. 3710a), 
        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 that 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. NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.

    (a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is 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 to bring together the 
expertise and resources of the Federal and non-Federal 
communities in achieving national dam safety hazard reduction. 
It is not the intent of this section to preempt any other 
Federal or State authorities nor is it the intent of this 
section to mandate State participation in the grant assistance 
program to be established under this section.
    (b) Effect on Other Dam Safety Programs.--Nothing in this 
section (including the amendments made by this section) shall 
preempt or otherwise affect any dam safety program of a Federal 
agency other than the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 
including any program that regulates, permits, or licenses any 
activity affecting a dam.
    (c) Dam Safety Program.--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 et seq.; Public Law 92-367), is amended--
            (1) by striking the 1st section and inserting the 
        following:

``SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    ``This Act may be cited as the `National Dam Safety Program 
Act'.'';
            (2) by striking sections 5 through 14;
            (3) by redesignating sections 2, 3, and 4 as 
        sections 3, 4, and 5, respectively;
            (4) by inserting after section 1 (as amended by 
        paragraph (1) of this subsection) the following:

``SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

    ``In this Act, the following definitions apply:
            ``(1) Board.--The term `Board' means a National Dam 
        Safety Review Board established under section 8(h).
            ``(2) Dam.--The term `dam'--
                    ``(A) means any artificial barrier that has 
                the ability to impound water, wastewater, or 
                any liquid-borne material, for the purpose of 
                storage or control of water, that--
                            ``(i) is 25 feet or more in height 
                        from--
                                    ``(I) the natural bed of 
                                the stream channel or 
                                watercourse measured at the 
                                downstream toe of the barrier; 
                                or
                                    ``(II) if the barrier is 
                                not across a stream channel or 
                                watercourse, from the lowest 
                                elevation of the outside limit 
                                of the barrier;

                        to the maximum water storage elevation; 
                        or
                            ``(ii) has an impounding capacity 
                        for maximum storage elevation of 50 
                        acre-feet or more; but
                    ``(B) does not include--
                            ``(i) a levee; or
                            ``(ii) a barrier described in 
                        subparagraph (A) that--
                                    ``(I) is 6 feet or less in 
                                height regardless of storage 
                                capacity; or
                                    ``(II) has a storage 
                                capacity at the maximum water 
                                storage elevation that is 15 
                                acre-feet or less regardless of 
                                height;

                        unless the barrier, because of the 
                        location of the barrier or another 
                        physical characteristic of the barrier, 
                        is likely to pose a significant threat 
                        to human life or property if the 
                        barrier fails (as determined by the 
                        Director).
            ``(3) Director.--The term `Director' means the 
        Director of FEMA.
            ``(4) Federal agency.--The term `Federal agency' 
        means a Federal agency that designs, finances, 
        constructs, owns, operates, maintains, or regulates the 
        construction, operation, or maintenance of a dam.
            ``(5) Federal guidelines for dam safety.--The term 
        `Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety' means the FEMA 
        publication, numbered 93 and dated June 1979, that 
        defines management practices for dam safety at all 
        Federal agencies.
            ``(6) FEMA.--The term `FEMA' means the Federal 
        Emergency Management Agency.
            ``(7) Hazard reduction.--The term `hazard 
        reduction' means the reduction in the potential 
        consequences to life and property of dam failure.
            ``(8) ICODS.--The term `ICODS' means the 
        Interagency Committee on Dam Safety established by 
        section 7.
            ``(9) Program.--The term `Program' means the 
        national dam safety program established under section 
        8.
            ``(10) State.--The term `State' means each of the 
        several 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.
            ``(11) State dam safety agency.--The term `State 
        dam safety agency' means a State agency that has 
        regulatory authority over the safety of non-Federal 
        dams.
            ``(12) State dam safety program.--The term `State 
        dam safety program' means a State dam safety program 
        approved and assisted under section 8(f).
            ``(13) United states.--The term `United States', 
        when used in a geographical sense, means all of the 
        States.'';
            (5) in section 3 (as redesignated by paragraph (3) 
        of this subsection)--
                    (A) by striking ``Sec. 3. As'' and 
                inserting the following:

``SEC. 3. INSPECTION OF DAMS.

    ``(a) In General.--As''; and
                    (B) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) State Participation.--On request of a State dam 
safety agency, with respect to any dam the failure of which 
would affect the State, the head of a Federal agency shall--
            ``(1) provide information to the State dam safety 
        agency on the construction, operation, or maintenance 
        of the dam; or
            ``(2) allow any official of the State dam safety 
        agency to participate in the Federal inspection of the 
        dam.'';
            (6) in section 4 (as redesignated by paragraph (3) 
        of this subsection) by striking ``Sec. 4. As'' and 
        inserting the following:

``SEC. 4. INVESTIGATION REPORTS TO GOVERNORS.

    ``As'';
            (7) in section 5 (as redesignated by paragraph (3) 
        of this subsection) by striking ``Sec. 5. For'' and 
        inserting the following:

``SEC. 5. DETERMINATION OF DANGER TO HUMAN LIFE AND PROPERTY.

    ``For''; and
            (8) by inserting after section 5 (as redesignated 
        by paragraph (3) of this subsection) the following:

``SEC. 6. NATIONAL DAM INVENTORY.

    ``The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of 
Engineers, may maintain and periodically publish updated 
information on the inventory of dams in the United States.

``SEC. 7. INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON DAM SAFETY.

    ``(a) Establishment.--There is established an Interagency 
Committee on Dam Safety--
            ``(1) comprised of a representative of each of the 
        Department of Agriculture, the Department of Defense, 
        the Department of Energy, the Department of the 
        Interior, the Department of Labor, FEMA, the Federal 
        Energy Regulatory Commission, the Nuclear Regulatory 
        Commission, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the 
        United States Section of the International Boundary 
        Commission; and
            ``(2) chaired by the Director.
    ``(b) Duties.--ICODS shall encourage the establishment and 
maintenance of effective Federal and State programs, policies, 
and guidelines intended to enhance dam safety for the 
protection of human life and property through--
            ``(1) coordination and information exchange among 
        Federal agencies and State dam safety agencies; and
            ``(2) coordination and information exchange among 
        Federal agencies concerning implementation of the 
        Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety.

``SEC. 8. NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM.

    ``(a) In General.--The Director, in consultation with ICODS 
and State dam safety agencies, and the Board shall establish 
and maintain, in accordance with this section, a coordinated 
national dam safety program. The Program shall--
            ``(1) be administered by FEMA to achieve the 
        objectives set forth in subsection (c);
            ``(2) involve, to the extent appropriate, each 
        Federal agency; and
            ``(3) include--
                    ``(A) each of the components described in 
                subsection (d);
                    ``(B) the implementation plan described in 
                subsection (e); and
                    ``(C) assistance for State dam safety 
                programs described in subsection (f).
    ``(b) Duties.--The Director shall--
            ``(1) not later than 270 days after the date of the 
        enactment of this paragraph, develop the implementation 
        plan described in subsection (e);
            ``(2) not later than 300 days after the date of the 
        enactment of this paragraph, submit to the appropriate 
        authorizing committees of Congress the implementation 
        plan described in subsection (e); and
            ``(3) by regulation, not later than 360 days after 
        the date of the enactment of this paragraph--
                    ``(A) develop and implement the Program;
                    ``(B) establish goals, priorities, and 
                target dates for implementation of the Program; 
                and
                    ``(C) to the extent feasible, provide a 
                method for cooperation and coordination with, 
                and assistance to, interested governmental 
                entities in all States.
    ``(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the Program are to--
            ``(1) 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;
            ``(2) encourage acceptable engineering policies and 
        procedures to be used for dam site investigation, 
        design, construction, operation and maintenance, and 
        emergency preparedness;
            ``(3) encourage the establishment and 
        implementation of effective dam safety programs in each 
        State based on State standards;
            ``(4) develop and encourage public awareness 
        projects to increase public acceptance and support of 
        State dam safety programs;
            ``(5) develop technical assistance materials for 
        Federal and non-Federal dam safety programs; and
            ``(6) develop mechanisms with which to provide 
        Federal technical assistance for dam safety to the non-
        Federal sector.
    ``(d) Components.--
            ``(1) In general.--The Program shall consist of--
                    ``(A) a Federal element and a non-Federal 
                element; and
                    ``(B) leadership activity, technical 
                assistance activity, and public awareness 
                activity.
            ``(2) Elements.--
                    ``(A) Federal.--The Federal element shall 
                incorporate the activities and practices 
                carried out by Federal agencies under section 7 
                to implement the Federal Guidelines for Dam 
                Safety.
                    ``(B) Non-federal.--The non-Federal element 
                shall consist of--
                            ``(i) the activities and practices 
                        carried out by States, local 
                        governments, and the private sector to 
                        safely build, regulate, operate, and 
                        maintain dams; and
                            ``(ii) Federal activities that 
                        foster State efforts to develop and 
                        implement effective programs for the 
                        safety of dams.
            ``(3) Functional activities.--
                    ``(A) Leadership.--The leadership activity 
                shall be the responsibility of FEMA and shall 
                be exercised by chairing ICODS to coordinate 
                Federal efforts in cooperation with State dam 
                safety officials.
                    ``(B) Technical assistance.--The technical 
                assistance activity shall consist of the 
                transfer of knowledge and technical information 
                among the Federal and non-Federal elements 
                described in paragraph (2).
                    ``(C) Public awareness.--The public 
                awareness activity shall provide for the 
                education of the public, including State and 
                local officials, in the hazards of dam failure, 
                methods of reducing the adverse consequences of 
                dam failure, and related matters.
    ``(e) Implementation Plan.--The Director shall--
            ``(1) develop an implementation plan for the 
        Program that shall set, through fiscal year 2002, year-
        by-year targets that demonstrate improvements in dam 
        safety; and
            ``(2) recommend appropriate roles for Federal 
        agencies and for State and local units of government, 
        individuals, and private organizations in carrying out 
        the implementation plan.
    ``(f) Assistance for State Dam Safety Programs.--
            ``(1) In general.--To encourage the establishment 
        and maintenance of effective State programs intended to 
        ensure dam safety, to protect human life and property, 
        and to improve State dam safety programs, the Director 
        shall provide assistance with amounts made available 
        under section 12 to assist States in establishing and 
        maintaining dam safety programs--
                    ``(A) in accordance with the criteria 
                specified in paragraph (2); and
                    ``(B) in accordance with more advanced 
                requirements and standards established by the 
                Board and the Director with the assistance of 
                established criteria such as the Model State 
                Dam Safety Program published by FEMA, numbered 
                123 and dated April 1987, and amendments to the 
                Model State Dam Safety Program.
            ``(2) Criteria and budgeting requirement.--For a 
        State to be eligible for primary assistance under this 
        subsection, a State dam safety program must be working 
        toward meeting the following criteria and budgeting 
        requirement, and for a State to be eligible for 
        advanced assistance under this subsection, a State dam 
        safety program must meet the following criteria and 
        budgeting requirement and be working toward meeting the 
        advanced requirements and standards established under 
        paragraph (1)(B):
                    ``(A) Criteria.--For a State to be eligible 
                for assistance under this subsection, a State 
                dam safety program must be authorized by State 
                legislation to include substantially, at a 
                minimum--
                            ``(i) the authority to review and 
                        approve plans and specifications to 
                        construct, enlarge, modify, remove, and 
                        abandon dams;
                            ``(ii) the authority to perform 
                        periodic inspections during dam 
                        construction to ensure compliance with 
                        approved plans and specifications;
                            ``(iii) a requirement that, on 
                        completion of dam construction, State 
                        approval must be given before operation 
                        of the dam;
                            ``(iv)(I) the authority to require 
                        or perform the inspection, at least 
                        once every 5 years, of all dams and 
                        reservoirs that would pose a 
                        significant threat to human life and 
                        property in case of failure to 
                        determine the continued safety of the 
                        dams and reservoirs; and
                            ``(II) a procedure for more 
                        detailed and frequent safety 
                        inspections;
                            ``(v) a requirement that all 
                        inspections be performed under the 
                        supervision of a State-registered 
                        professional engineer with related 
                        experience in dam design and 
                        construction;
                            ``(vi) the authority to issue 
                        notices, 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 
                        necessary;
                            ``(vii) regulations for carrying 
                        out the legislation of the State 
                        described in this subparagraph;
                            ``(viii) provision for necessary 
                        funds--
                                    ``(I) to ensure timely 
                                repairs or other changes to, or 
                                removal of, a dam in order to 
                                protect human life and 
                                property; and
                                    ``(II) if the owner of the 
                                dam does not take action 
                                described in subclause (I), to 
                                take appropriate action as 
                                expeditiously as practicable;
                            ``(ix) a system of emergency 
                        procedures to be used if a dam fails or 
                        if the failure of a dam is imminent; 
                        and
                            ``(x) an identification of--
                                    ``(I) each dam the failure 
                                of which could be reasonably 
                                expected to endanger human 
                                life;
                                    ``(II) the maximum area 
                                that could be flooded if the 
                                dam failed; and
                                    ``(III) necessary public 
                                facilities that would be 
                                affected by the flooding.
                    ``(B) Budgeting requirement.--For a State 
                to be eligible for assistance under this 
                subsection, State appropriations must be 
                budgeted to carry out the legislation of the 
                State under subparagraph (A).
            ``(3) Work plans.--The Director shall enter into a 
        contract with each State receiving assistance under 
        paragraph (2) to develop a work plan necessary for the 
        State dam safety program to reach a level of program 
        performance specified in the contract.
            ``(4) Maintenance of effort.--Assistance may not be 
        provided to a State under this subsection for a fiscal 
        year unless the State enters into such agreement with 
        the Director as the Director requires to ensure that 
        the State will maintain the aggregate expenditures of 
        the State from all other sources for programs to ensure 
        dam safety for the protection of human life and 
        property at or above a level equal to the average 
        annual level of such expenditures for the 2 fiscal 
        years preceding the fiscal year.
            ``(5) Approval of programs.--
                    ``(A) Submission.--For a State to be 
                eligible for assistance under this subsection, 
                a plan for a State dam safety program shall be 
                submitted to the Director for approval.
                    ``(B) Approval.--A State dam safety program 
                shall be deemed to be approved 120 days after 
                the date of receipt by the Director unless the 
                Director determines within the 120-day period 
                that the State dam safety program fails to meet 
                the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (3).
                    ``(C) Notification of disapproval.--If the 
                Director determines that a State dam safety 
                program does not meet the requirements for 
                approval, the Director shall immediately notify 
                the State in writing and provide the reasons 
                for the determination and the changes that are 
                necessary for the plan to be approved.
            ``(6) Review of state dam safety programs.--Using 
        the expertise of the Board, the Director shall 
        periodically review State dam safety programs. If the 
        Board finds that a State dam safety program has proven 
        inadequate to reasonably protect human life and 
        property and the Director concurs, the Director shall 
        revoke approval of the State dam safety program, and 
        withhold assistance under this subsection, until the 
        State dam safety program again meets the requirements 
        for approval.
    ``(g) Dam Safety Training.--At the request of any State 
that has or intends to develop a State dam safety program, the 
Director shall provide training for State dam safety staff and 
inspectors.
    ``(h) Board.--
            ``(1) Establishment.--The Director may establish an 
        advisory board to be known as the `National Dam Safety 
        Review Board' to monitor State implementation of this 
        section.
            ``(2) Authority.--The Board may use the expertise 
        of Federal agencies and enter into contracts for 
        necessary studies to carry out this section.
            ``(3) Membership.--The Board shall consist of 11 
        members selected by the Director for expertise in dam 
        safety, of whom--
                    ``(A) 1 member shall represent the 
                Department of Agriculture;
                    ``(B) 1 member shall represent the 
                Department of Defense;
                    ``(C) 1 member shall represent the 
                Department of the Interior;
                    ``(D) 1 member shall represent FEMA;
                    ``(E) 1 member shall represent the Federal 
                Energy Regulatory Commission;
                    ``(F) 5 members shall be selected by the 
                Director from among dam safety officials of 
                States; and
                    ``(G) 1 member shall be selected by the 
                Director to represent the United States 
                Committee on Large Dams.
            ``(4) Compensation of members.--
                    ``(A) Federal employees.--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.
                    ``(B) Other members.--Each member of the 
                Board who is not an officer or employee of the 
                United States shall serve without compensation.
            ``(5) 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 the 
        home or regular place of business of the member in the 
        performance of services for the Board.
            ``(6) Applicability of federal advisory committee 
        act.--The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. 
        App.) shall not apply to the Board.

``SEC. 9. RESEARCH.

    ``(a) In General.--The Director, in cooperation with ICODS, 
shall carry out a program of technical and archival research to 
develop--
            ``(1) improved techniques, historical experience, 
        and equipment for rapid and effective dam construction, 
        rehabilitation, and inspection; and
            ``(2) devices for the continued monitoring of the 
        safety of dams.
    ``(b) Consultation.--The Director shall provide for State 
participation in research under subsection (a) and periodically 
advise all States and Congress of the results of the research.

``SEC. 10. REPORTS.

    ``(a) Report on Dam Insurance.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the 
Director shall report to Congress on the availability of dam 
insurance and make recommendations concerning encouraging 
greater availability.
    ``(b) Biennial Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the 
end of each odd-numbered fiscal year, the Director shall submit 
a report to Congress that--
            ``(1) describes the status of the Program;
            ``(2) describes the progress achieved by Federal 
        agencies during the 2 preceding fiscal years in 
        implementing the Federal Guidelines for Dam Safety;
            ``(3) describes the progress achieved in dam safety 
        by States participating in the Program; and
            ``(4) includes any recommendations for legislative 
        and other action that the Director considers necessary.

``SEC. 11. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.

    ``Nothing in this Act and no action or failure to act under 
this Act shall--
            ``(1) create any liability in the United States or 
        its officers or employees for the recovery of damages 
        caused by such action or failure to act;
            ``(2) relieve an owner or operator of a dam of the 
        legal duties, obligations, or liabilities incident to 
        the ownership or operation of the dam; or
            ``(3) preempt any other Federal or State law.

``SEC. 12. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

    ``(a) National Dam Safety Program.--
            ``(1) Annual amounts.--There are authorized to be 
        appropriated to FEMA to carry out sections 7, 8, and 10 
        (in addition to any amounts made available for similar 
        purposes included in any other Act and amounts made 
        available under subsections (b) through (e)), 
        $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1998, $2,000,000 for fiscal 
        year 1999, $4,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, $4,000,000 
        for fiscal year 2001, and $4,000,000 for fiscal year 
        2002.
            ``(2) Allocation.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraphs 
                (B) and (C), for each fiscal year, amounts made 
                available under this subsection to carry out 
                section 8 shall be allocated among the States 
                as follows:
                            ``(i) One-third among States that 
                        qualify for assistance under section 
                        8(f).
                            ``(ii) Two-thirds among States that 
                        qualify for assistance under section 
                        8(f), to each such State in proportion 
                        to--
                                    ``(I) the number of dams in 
                                the State that are listed as 
                                State-regulated dams on the 
                                inventory of dams maintained 
                                under section 6; as compared to
                                    ``(II) the number of dams 
                                in all States that are listed 
                                as State-regulated dams on the 
                                inventory of dams maintained 
                                under section 6.
                    ``(B) Maximum amount of allocation.--The 
                amount of funds allocated to a State under this 
                paragraph may not exceed 50 percent of the 
                reasonable cost of implementing the State dam 
                safety program.
                    ``(C) Determination.--The Director and the 
                Board shall determine the amount allocated to 
                States needing primary assistance and States 
                needing advanced assistance under section 8(f).
    ``(b) National Dam Inventory.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 6 $500,000 for each fiscal 
year.
    ``(c) Dam Safety Training.--There is authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out section 8(g) $500,000 for each of 
fiscal years 1998 through 2002.
    ``(d) Research.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
carry out section 9 $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 
through 2002.
    ``(e) Staff.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
FEMA for the employment of such additional staff personnel as 
are necessary to carry out sections 6 through 9 $400,000 for 
each of fiscal years 1998 through 2002.
    ``(f) Limitation on Use of Amounts.--Amounts made available 
under this Act may not be used to construct or repair any 
Federal or non-Federal dam.''.
    (d) Conforming Amendment.--Section 3(2) of the Indian Dams 
Safety Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. 3802(2); 108 Stat. 1560) is 
amended by striking ``the first section of Public Law 92-367 
(33 U.S.C. 467)'' and inserting ``section 2 of the National Dam 
Safety Program Act''.

SEC. 216. HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT UPRATING.

    (a) In General.--In carrying out the maintenance, 
rehabilitation, and modernization of a hydroelectric power 
generating facility at a water resources project under the 
jurisdiction of the Department of the Army, the Secretary may 
take, to the extent funds are made available in appropriations 
Acts, such actions as are necessary to increase the efficiency 
of energy production or the capacity of the facility, or both, 
if, after consulting with the heads of other appropriate 
Federal and State agencies, the Secretary determines that the 
increase--
            (1) is economically justified and financially 
        feasible;
            (2) will not result in any significant adverse 
        effect on the other purposes for which the project is 
        authorized;
            (3) will not result in significant adverse 
        environmental impacts;
            (4) will not involve major structural or 
        operational changes in the project; and
            (5) will not adversely affect the use, management, 
        or protection of existing Federal, State, or tribal 
        water rights.
    ``(b) Consultation.--Before proceeding with the proposed 
uprating under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide 
affected State, tribal, and Federal agencies with a copy of the 
proposed determinations under subsection (a). If the agencies 
submit comments, the Secretary shall accept those comments or 
respond in writing to any objections those agencies raise to 
the proposed determinations.
    (c) Effect on Other Authority.--This section shall not 
affect the authority of the Secretary and the Administrator of 
the Bonneville Power Administration under section 2406 of the 
Energy Policy Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 839d-1; 106 Stat. 3099).

SEC. 217. DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS.

    (a) Additional Capacity.--
            (1) Provided by secretary.--At the request of a 
        non-Federal interest with respect to a project, the 
        Secretary may provide additional capacity at a dredged 
        material disposal facility constructed by the Secretary 
        beyond the capacity that would be required for project 
        purposes if the non-Federal interest 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 
        interest may recover the costs assigned to the 
        additional capacity through fees assessed on third 
        parties whose dredged material is deposited at the 
        facility and who enter into agreements with the non-
        Federal interest for the use of the facility. The 
        amount of such fees may be determined by the non-
        Federal interest.
    (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 (33 U.S.C. 
        1341(c)) 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 the 
        fees 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 facilities in connection with 
        construction or maintenance of Federal navigation 
        projects. If a non-Federal interest is a sponsor of the 
        project, the Secretary shall consult with the non-
        Federal interest in carrying out the program with 
        respect to the project.
            (2) Private financing.--
                    (A) Agreements.--In carrying out this 
                subsection, the Secretary may enter into an 
                agreement with a non-Federal interest with 
                respect to a project, 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 non-Federal interest with 
                respect to the project and the private entity.
                    (D) Federal share.--The Federal share of 
                such fees shall be equal to the percentage of 
                the total cost that 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. 218. OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL REQUIREMENT.

    (a) Penalty.--Section 16 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. 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 such Act (33 U.S.C. 
415) is amended--
            (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``expense'' the 
        1st place it appears 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:
    ``(b) Removal Requirement.--Not later than 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 on an 
expedited basis, the Secretary of the Army shall remove or 
destroy the vessel using the summary removal procedures under 
subsection (a).''.

SEC. 219. SMALL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.

    Section 14 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 July 
24, 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 
        ``$1,000,000''.

SEC. 220. UNECONOMICAL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS.

    Section 221(a) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d-5b(a)) is amended by striking the period at the end of 
the 1st 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.''.

SEC. 221. 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. 222. 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. 223. STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY REVIEW PERIOD.

    Paragraph (a) of 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. 224. SECTION 215 REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATION PER PROJECT.

    (a) In General.--The last sentence of 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.
    (b) Modification of Reimbursement Limitation for San 
Antonio River Authority.--Notwithstanding the last sentence of 
section 215(a) of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 
1962d-5a(a)) and the agreement executed on November 7, 1992, by 
the Secretary and the San Antonio River Authority, Texas, the 
Secretary shall reimburse the Authority an amount not to exceed 
a total of $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. 225. MELALEUCA.

    Section 104(a) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 
U.S.C. 610(a)) is amended by inserting ``melaleuca,'' after 
``milfoil,''.

SEC. 226. 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 1st 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.''.
    (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 purpose of the 
project set forth in subsection (a)(3).''.

SEC. 227. SHORE PROTECTION.

    (a) Declaration of Policy.--Subsection (a) of the 1st 
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), 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 such 
        subsection 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) 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 Committee on Environment 
                        and Public Works of the Senate and the 
                        Committee on Transportation and 
                        Infrastructure of the House of 
                        Representatives.
                    ``(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 the shore protection 
                        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).''.
    (c) 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), 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 designated by 
                subparagraph (A) of this paragraph)--
                            (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)''.
    (d) 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 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.''.
    (e) National Shoreline Erosion Control Development and 
Demonstration Program and Definitions.--
            (1) In general.--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 et seq.), is 
        amended by striking section 5 (as redesignated by 
        subsection (d)(1) of this section) and inserting the 
        following:

``SEC. 5. NATIONAL SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL DEVELOPMENT AND 
                    DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

    ``(a) Establishment of Erosion Control Program.--The 
Secretary shall establish and conduct a national shoreline 
erosion control development and demonstration program for a 
period of 6 years beginning on the date that funds are made 
available to carry out this section.
    ``(b) Requirements.--
            ``(1) In general.--The erosion control program 
        shall include provisions for--
                    ``(A) projects consisting of planning, 
                designing, and constructing prototype 
                engineered and vegetative shoreline erosion 
                control devices and methods during the first 3 
                years of the erosion control program;
                    ``(B) adequate monitoring of the prototypes 
                throughout the duration of the erosion control 
                program;
                    ``(C) detailed engineering and 
                environmental reports on the results of each 
                demonstration project carried out under the 
                erosion control program; and
                    ``(D) technology transfers to private 
                property owners and State and local entities.
            ``(2) Emphasis.--The projects carried out under the 
        erosion control program shall emphasize, to the extent 
        practicable--
                    ``(A) the development and demonstration of 
                innovative technologies;
                    ``(B) efficient designs to prevent erosion 
                at a shoreline site, taking into account the 
                life-cycle cost of the design, including 
                cleanup, maintenance, and amortization;
                    ``(C) natural designs, including the use of 
                vegetation or temporary structures that 
                minimize permanent structural alterations;
                    ``(D) the avoidance of negative impacts to 
                adjacent shorefront communities;
                    ``(E) in areas with substantial residential 
                or commercial interests adjacent to the 
                shoreline, designs that do not impair the 
                aesthetic appeal of the interests;
                    ``(F) the potential for long-term 
                protection afforded by the technology; and
                    ``(G) recommendations developed from 
                evaluations of the original 1974 program 
                established under the Shoreline Erosion Control 
                Demonstration Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5 
                note; 88 Stat. 26), including--
                            ``(i) adequate consideration of the 
                        subgrade;
                            ``(ii) proper filtration;
                            ``(iii) durable components;
                            ``(iv) adequate connection between 
                        units; and
                            ``(v) consideration of additional 
                        relevant information.
            ``(3) Sites.--
                    ``(A) In general.--Each project under the 
                erosion control program shall be carried out at 
                a privately owned site with substantial public 
                access, or a publicly owned site, on open coast 
                or on tidal waters.
                    ``(B) Selection.--The Secretary shall 
                develop criteria for the selection of sites for 
                the projects, including--
                            ``(i) a variety of geographical and 
                        climatic conditions;
                            ``(ii) the size of the population 
                        that is dependent on the beaches for 
                        recreation, protection of homes, or 
                        commercial interests;
                            ``(iii) the rate of erosion;
                            ``(iv) significant natural 
                        resources or habitats and 
                        environmentally sensitive areas; and
                            ``(v) significant threatened 
                        historic structures or landmarks.
                    ``(C) Areas.--Projects under the erosion 
                control program shall be carried out at not 
                fewer than--
                            ``(i) 2 sites on each of the 
                        shorelines of the Atlantic and Pacific 
                        coasts;
                            ``(ii) 2 sites on the shoreline of 
                        the Great Lakes; and
                            ``(iii) 1 site on the shoreline of 
                        the Gulf of Mexico.
            ``(4) Determination of feasibility.--Implementation 
        of a project under this section is contingent upon a 
        determination by the Secretary that such project is 
        feasible.
    ``(c) Consultation.--
            ``(1) Parties.--The Secretary shall carry out the 
        erosion control program in consultation with--
                    ``(A) the Secretary of Agriculture, 
                particularly with respect to vegetative means 
                of preventing and controlling shoreline 
                erosion;
                    ``(B) Federal, State, and local agencies;
                    ``(C) private organizations;
                    ``(D) the Coastal Engineering Research 
                Center established under the 1st section of the 
                Act entitled `An Act to make certain changes in 
                the functions of the Beach Erosion Board and 
                the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, 
                and for other purposes', approved November 7, 
                1963 (33 U.S.C. 426-1); and
                    ``(E) university research facilities.
            ``(2) Agreements.--The consultation described in 
        paragraph (1) may include entering into agreements with 
        other Federal, State, or local agencies or private 
        organizations to carry out functions described in 
        subsection (b)(1) when appropriate.
    ``(d) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the conclusion 
of the erosion control program, the Secretary shall prepare and 
submit an erosion control program final report to the Committee 
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives. The report shall include a comprehensive 
evaluation of the erosion control program and recommendations 
regarding the continuation of the erosion control program.
    ``(e) Funding.--
            ``(1) Responsibility.--The cost of and 
        responsibility for operation and maintenance (excluding 
        monitoring) of a demonstration project under the 
        erosion control program shall be borne by non-Federal 
        interests on completion of construction of the 
        demonstration project.
            ``(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is 
        authorized to be appropriated $21,000,000 to carry out 
        this section.

``SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.

    ``In this Act, the following definitions apply:
            ``(1) Erosion control program.--The term `erosion 
        control program' means the national shoreline erosion 
        control development and demonstration program 
        established under this section.
            ``(2) Secretary.--The term `Secretary' means the 
        Secretary of the Army.
            ``(3) 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)).
            ``(4) 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.
            ``(5) 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 1st section 
                (33 U.S.C. 426e(b)(3))--
                            (i) by striking ``of the Army, 
                        acting through the Chief of 
                        Engineers,''; and
                            (ii) by striking the final period;
                    (B) in subsection (e) of the 1st section by 
                striking ``section 3'' and inserting ``section 
                3 or 5''; and
                    (C) in section 3 (33 U.S.C. 426g) by 
                striking ``Secretary of the Army'' and 
                inserting ``Secretary''.
    (f) 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. 228. CONDITIONS FOR PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.

    (a) In General.--Section 1001(b)(2) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)(2); 100 Stat. 4201) 
is amended--
            (1) in the 1st sentence by striking ``10'' and 
        inserting ``7'';
            (2) in the 2d sentence by striking ``Before'' and 
        inserting ``Upon''; and
            (3) in the last sentence by inserting ``the 
        planning, design, or'' before ``construction''.
    (b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 52 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4044) is amended--
            (1) by striking subsection (a) (33 U.S.C. 579a 
        note);
            (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as 
        subsections (a) through (d), respectively; and
            (3) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated) by 
        striking ``or subsection (a) of this section''.

SEC. 229. 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) Commercial Application.--With respect to contracts for 
research and development, the Secretary may include 
requirements that have potential commercial application and may 
use such potential application as an evaluation factor where 
appropriate.

SEC. 230. 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. 231. LOSS OF LIFE PREVENTION.

    Section 904 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 2281; 100 Stat. 4185) is amended by inserting ``and 
information regarding potential loss of human life that may be 
associated with flooding and coastal storm events,'' after 
``unquantifiable,''.

SEC. 232. 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. 233. TERMINATION OF 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) in subsection (b)--
                    (A) by striking ``(b) Public 
                Participation.--''; and
                    (B) by striking ``subsection'' each place 
                it appears and inserting ``section''.

SEC. 234. INTERAGENCY AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT AUTHORITY.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may engage in activities in 
support of other Federal agencies or international 
organizations to address problems of national significance to 
the United States.
    (b) Consultation.--The Secretary may engage in activities 
in support of international organizations only after consulting 
with the Secretary of State.
    (c) Use of Corps' Expertise.--The Secretary may use the 
technical and managerial expertise of the Corps of Engineers to 
address domestic and international problems related to water 
resources, infrastructure development, and environmental 
protection.
    (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
$1,000,000 to carry out this section. The Secretary may accept 
and expend additional funds from other Federal agencies or 
international organizations to carry out this section.

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. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.

    (a) Contributions for Environmental and Recreation 
Projects.--Section 203(b) of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2325(b); 106 Stat. 4826) is amended by 
striking ``(8662)'' and inserting ``(8862)''.
    (b) Challenge Cost-Sharing Program.--The 2d sentence of 
section 225(c) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2328(c); 106 Stat. 4838) 
is amended by striking ``(8662)'' and inserting ``(8862)''.

SEC. 237. 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 this subsection, the 
        Secretary shall place the Federal hopper dredge Wheeler 
        in a ready reserve status not later than the earlier of 
        90 days after the date of completion of the 
        rehabilitation of the hopper dredge McFarland pursuant 
        to section 563 of the Water Resources Development Act 
        of 1996 or October 1, 1997.
            ``(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 paragraph (2) 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 if 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 in 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 under 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 that the Secretary 
                determines has not been used sufficiently to 
                justify retaining the vessel in such status.
                    ``(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 active status than was assigned to that 
                vessel in the average of the 3 prior fiscal 
                years.
                    ``(C) Remaining dredges.--In carrying out 
                the program under this section, the Secretary 
                shall not reduce the availability and 
                utilization of Federal hopper dredge vessels 
                stationed on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts 
                below that which occurred in fiscal year 1996 
                to meet the navigation dredging needs of the 
                ports on those coasts.
            ``(8) Contracts; payment of capital costs.--The 
        Secretary may enter into a contract for the maintenance 
        and crewing of any Federal hopper dredge retained in a 
        ready reserve status. The capital costs (including 
        depreciation costs) of any dredge 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 
        dredge is specifically used in connection with that 
        project.''.

                 TITLE III--PROJECT-RELATED PROVISIONS

SEC. 301. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS.

    (a) Projects With Reports.--
            (1) San francisco river at clifton, arizona.--The 
        project for flood control, San Francisco River at 
        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 substantially in accordance with 
        the report of the Corps of Engineers dated May 28, 
        1996, 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.
            (2) 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 to direct the Secretary--
                    (A) to combine the 2 projects into 1 
                project, to be designated as the Oakland 
                Harbor, California, project; and
                    (B) to carry out the combined project 
                substantially in accordance with the plans and 
                subject to the conditions recommended in the 
                report of the Corps of Engineers dated July 15, 
                1994, 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.
            (3) 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 substantially in accordance with the report of 
        the Corps of Engineers dated May 23, 1996, at a total 
        cost of $81,600,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $61,100,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $20,500,000.
            (4) Potomac river, washington, district of 
        columbia.--The project for flood control, Potomac 
        River, Washington, District of Columbia, authorized by 
        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 June 22, 1936 (49 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.
            (5) North branch of chicago river, illinois.--The 
        project for flood control, 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--
                    (A) to carry out the project substantially 
                in accordance with the report of the Corps of 
                Engineers dated May 26, 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; and
                    (B) to reimburse the city of Deerfield, 
                Illinois, an amount not to exceed $38,500 for a 
                flood control study financed by the city if the 
                Secretary determines that the study is 
                necessary to address residual damages in areas 
                upstream of Reservoir 29A.
            (6) Halstead, kansas.--The project for flood 
        control, Halstead, Kansas, authorized by section 401(a) 
        of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
        Stat. 4116), is modified to authorize the Secretary to 
        carry out the project substantially 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.
            (7) 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 substantially in accordance with 
        the report of the Corps of Engineers dated July 18, 
        1994, 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.
            (8) 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 
        substantially 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.
            (9) Ramapo river at oakland, new jersey.--The 
        project for flood control, Ramapo River at Oakland, New 
        Jersey, 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 
        project substantially 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.
            (10) 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.
            (11) Saw mill run, pennsylvania.--The project for 
        flood control, Saw Mill Run, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 
        authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4124), is modified 
        to authorize the Secretary to carry out the project 
        substantially 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.
            (12) 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 
        described in the General Reevaluation Report and 
        Environmental Assessment dated March 1994, at a total 
        cost of $45,085,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
        $28,244,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
        $16,841,000.
            (13) India point railroad bridge, seekonk river, 
        providence, rhode island.--The project for navigation, 
        India Point Railroad Bridge, Seekonk River, Providence, 
        Rhode Island, authorized by section 1166(c) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
        4258), is modified to authorize the Secretary to 
        construct the project substantially in accordance with 
        the Post Authorization Change Report dated August 1994 
        at a total cost of $1,300,000, with an estimated 
        Federal cost of $650,000 and an estimated non-Federal 
        cost of $650,000.
            (14) 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 carry out the project substantially in 
        accordance with the General Design Memorandum for the 
        project dated March 1994, and the Post Authorization 
        Change Report for the project dated April 1994, 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.
    (b) Projects Subject to Reports.--The following projects 
are modified as follows, except that no funds may be obligated 
to carry out work under such modifications until completion of 
a report by the Corps of Engineers finding that such work is 
technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economic, as 
applicable:
            (1) Alamo dam, arizona.--The project for flood 
        control and other purposes, Alamo Dam and Lake, 
        Arizona, authorized by section 10 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 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.
            (2) Phoenix, arizona.--The project for flood 
        control and water quality improvement, Phoenix, 
        Arizona, authorized by section 321 of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4848), is 
        modified--
                    (A) to make ecosystem restoration a project 
                purpose; and
                    (B) to authorize the Secretary to construct 
                the project at a total cost of $17,500,000.
            (3) 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 of the Sacramento River, California, and for other 
        purposes'', approved March 1, 1917 (39 Stat. 949), and 
        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.
            (4) 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; 79 Stat. 1073-1074), is 
        modified to include as an integral part of the project 
        the portion of Tybee Island located south of the 
        existing south terminal groin between 18th and 19th 
        Streets, including the east bank of Tybee Creek up to 
        Horse Pen Creek.
            (5) 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 
        Resources 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.
            (6) 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.
            (7) 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 Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
        4142) and modified by section 102(p) of the Water 
        Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4613), is 
        further modified--
                    (A) to authorize the Secretary to carry out 
                the project at a total cost of $10,500,000; and
                    (B) 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.
            (8) Red river waterway, mississippi river to 
        shreveport, louisiana.--The project for navigation, Red 
        River Waterway, Mississippi River to Shreveport, 
        Louisiana, authorized by section 101 of the River and 
        Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 731), is modified to 
        require the Secretary to dredge and perform other 
        related work as required to reestablish and maintain 
        access to, and the environmental value of, the bendway 
        channels designated for preservation in project 
        documentation prepared before the date of the enactment 
        of this Act. The work shall be carried out in 
        accordance with the local cooperation requirements for 
        other navigation features of the project.
            (9) Stillwater, minnesota.--The project for flood 
        control, Stillwater, Minnesota, authorized by section 
        363 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 
        Stat. 4861-4862), is modified--
                    (A) to authorize the Secretary to expand 
                the flood wall system if the Secretary 
                determines that the expansion is feasible; and
                    (B) to authorize the Secretary to construct 
                the project at a total cost of $11,600,000, 
                with an estimated Federal cost of $8,700,000 
                and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
                $2,900,000.
            (10) Joseph g. minish passaic river park, new 
        jersey.--The streambank restoration element of the 
        project for flood control, Passaic River Main Stem, New 
        Jersey and New York, authorized by section 
        101(a)(18)(B) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
        1990 (104 Stat. 4608) and known as the ``Joseph G. 
        Minish Passaic River Waterfront Park and Historic Area, 
        New Jersey'', is modified--
                    (A) to authorize the Secretary to construct 
                such element at a total cost of $75,000,000;
                    (B) to provide that construction of such 
                element may be undertaken before implementation 
                of the remainder of the Passaic River Main Stem 
                project; and
                    (C) to provide that such element shall be 
                treated, for the purpose of economic analysis, 
                as an integral part of the Passaic River Main 
                Stem project and shall be completed in the 
                initial phase of the Passaic River Main Stem 
                project.
            (11) 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, at a total 
        cost of $83,000,000.
            (12) Kill van kull, new york and new jersey.--
                    (A) Cost increase.--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.
                    (B) Continuation of engineering and 
                design.--The Secretary shall continue 
                engineering and design in order to complete the 
                navigation project at Kill Van Kull and Newark 
                Bay Channels, New York and New Jersey, 
                authorized by chapter IV of title I of the 
                Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1985 (99 Stat. 
                313) and section 202(a) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4095).

SEC. 302. 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 1st 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. 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 subsections (k) and (m) of section 103 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213) 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. WHITE RIVER BASIN, ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI.

    The project for flood control and power generation at White 
River Basin, Arkansas and Missouri, authorized by section 4 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 June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 
1218), shall include recreation and fish and wildlife 
mitigation as purposes of the project, to the extent that the 
additional purposes do not adversely affect flood control, 
power generation, or other authorized purposes of the project.

SEC. 305. CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CALIFORNIA.

    The project for navigation and shore protection, 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 authorize biennial dredging and sand 
bypassing at an annual downcoast replenishment rate to 
establish and maintain a littoral sediment balance which is 
estimated at 1,254,000 cubic yards per year. The cost of such 
dredging and sand bypassing shall be 100 percent Federal as 
long as Federal ownership of the entrance channel and jetties 
of the Port of Hueneme necessitates restoration and maintenance 
of the downcoast shoreline.

SEC. 306. LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Maximum Federal Expenditure.--The maximum amount of 
Federal funds that may be expended for the project for flood 
control, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California, shall be 
$7,500,000.
    (b) Revision of Project Cooperation Agreement.--The 
Secretary shall revise the project cooperation agreement for 
the project referred to in subsection (a) to take into account 
the change in the Federal participation in such project 
pursuant to subsection (a).
    (c) Cost Sharing.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to affect any cost-sharing requirement applicable to 
the project referred to in subsection (a) under the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986.
    (d) Study.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
            (1) conduct a study of the advisability of 
        modifying, for the purpose of flood control pursuant to 
        section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 
        701s), the project for flood control, Lake Elsinore, 
        Riverside County, California, to permit water 
        conservation storage up to an elevation of 1,249 feet 
        above mean sea level; and
            (2) report to Congress on the study, including 
        making recommendations concerning the advisability of 
        so modifying the project.

SEC. 307. LOS ANGELES AND LONG BEACH HARBORS, SAN PEDRO BAY, 
                    CALIFORNIA.

    The project for navigation, Los Angeles and Long Beach 
Harbors, San Pedro Bay, California, authorized by section 
201(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 
Stat. 4091), is modified to provide that, for the purpose of 
section 101(a)(2) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2211(a)(2)), the sewer 
outfall relocated over a distance of 4,458 feet by the Port of 
Los Angeles at a cost of approximately $12,000,000 shall be 
considered to be a relocation. The cost of such relocation 
shall be credited as a payment provided by the non-Federal 
interest.

SEC. 308. 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, authorized by section 101(b) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4611), shall be 
100 percent of separable first costs and separable operation, 
maintenance, and replacement costs associated with the water 
conservation purpose.

SEC. 309. PRADO DAM, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Review.--
            (1) Separable element determination.--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 defined in 
        section 103(f) of such Act (33 U.S.C. 2213(f))).
            (2) Modification of cost-sharing requirement.--If 
        the Prado Dam feature is determined to be a separable 
        element under this subsection, the Secretary shall 
        reduce the non-Federal cost-sharing requirement for 
        such feature in accordance with section 103(a)(3) of 
        such Act 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) Safety Improvements.--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 referred to in subsection (a)(1).

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: 
``In addition, the Secretary shall perform advance maintenance 
dredging in the Queensway Bay Channel, California, at a total 
cost of $5,000,000. The Secretary shall coordinate with Federal 
and State agencies the establishment of suitable dredged 
material disposal areas.''.

SEC. 311. SEVEN OAKS DAM, CALIFORNIA.

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

SEC. 312. THAMES RIVER, CONNECTICUT.

    (a) Modification.--The project for navigation, Thames 
River, Connecticut, authorized by the 1st section 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 August 30, 1935 (49 Stat. 1029), 
is modified to reconfigure the turning basin in accordance with 
the following alignment: Beginning 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, 1 minute, 32.2 
seconds east 306.76 feet to a point, N251070.00, E783390.00, 
thence running south 45 degrees, 0 minutes, 0 seconds, east 
155.56 feet to a point, N250960.00, E783500.00 on the existing 
western limit.
    (b) Payment for Initial Dredging.--Any required initial 
dredging of the widened portions identified in subsection (a) 
shall be carried out at no cost to the Federal Government.
    (c) Deauthorization.--The portions of the turning basin 
that are not included in the reconfigured turning basin 
described in subsection (a) are not authorized after the date 
of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 313. 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 (33 
U.S.C. 2211).

SEC. 314. 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 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5; 79 Stat. 1073), 
is modified to direct the Secretary to reimburse the non-
Federal interest for beach nourishment work carried out 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-5a) with respect to such 
project if the Secretary determines that such work is 
compatible with the project.

SEC. 315. 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 section 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. 316. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA, CANAL 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) Secretary of interior responsibility.--The 
        Secretary 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 Secretary 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 section shall 
        be 100 percent; except that the Federal Government 
        shall reimburse the non-Federal interest with respect 
        to the project 60 percent of the costs of operating and 
        maintaining pump stations that pump water into Taylor 
        Slough in the Everglades National Park.

SEC. 317. 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 
mitigation consisting of measures for flow and circulation 
improvement within Mill Cove, at an estimated total Federal 
cost of $2,000,000.

SEC. 318. 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 (33 U.S.C. 426i-1).
    (b) Reports.--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 and 
a report on implementation of section 206 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992.

SEC. 319. 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 to 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 be constructed only on 
the basis of a specific plan that has been evaluated by the 
Secretary under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

SEC. 320. 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 
may carry out such repairs and installations as are necessary 
following completion of the study.

SEC. 321. 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. 322. 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. 323. WHITE RIVER, INDIANA.

    The project for flood control, Indianapolis on West Fork of 
the White River, Indiana, authorized by section 5 of the Act 
entitled ``An Act authorizing the construction of certain 
public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, and other 
purposes'', approved 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 Federal cost of $39,975,000 and 
an estimated 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. 324. BAPTISTE COLLETTE BAYOU, 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 (mean low gulf) 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, including $4,000 
for surveys and $76,000 for Coast Guard aids to navigation.

SEC. 325. 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. 326. MISSISSIPPI RIVER-GULF OUTLET, LOUISIANA.

    Section 844 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(100 Stat. 4177) is amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(c) Community Impact Mitigation Plan.--Using funds made 
available under subsection (a), the Secretary shall implement a 
comprehensive community impact mitigation plan, as described in 
the evaluation report of the New Orleans District Engineer 
dated August 1995, that, to the maximum extent practicable, 
provides for mitigation or compensation, or both, for the 
direct and indirect social and cultural impacts that the 
project described in subsection (a) will have on the affected 
areas referred to in subsection (b).''.

SEC. 327. 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. 328. CROSS VILLAGE HARBOR, MICHIGAN.

    (a) General Rule.--Notwithstanding section 1001 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a), the 
project for navigation, Cross Village Harbor, Michigan, 
authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1966 
(80 Stat. 1405), shall remain authorized to be carried out by 
the Secretary.
    (b) Limitation.--The 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. 329. 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. 330. 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 follows:
            (1) Payment of non-federal share.--The non-Federal 
        share of the cost of the project shall be paid as 
        follows:
                    (A) That portion of the non-Federal share 
                that the Secretary determines is attributable 
                to use of the lock by vessels calling at 
                Canadian ports shall be paid by the United 
                States.
                    (B) 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.
            (2) 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 may be paid over a period of 50 
        years or the expected life of the project, whichever is 
        shorter.
    (b) Great Lakes States Defined.--In this section, the term 
``Great Lakes States'' means the States of Illinois, Indiana, 
Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and 
Wisconsin.

SEC. 331. ST. JOHNS BAYOU AND 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. Johns Bayou and New Madrid Floodway, 
Missouri, authorized by section 401(a) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4118).

SEC. 332. LOST CREEK, COLUMBUS, NEBRASKA.

    (a) Maximum Federal Expenditure.--The maximum amount of 
Federal funds that may be allotted for the project for flood 
control, Lost Creek, Columbus, Nebraska, shall be $5,500,000.
    (b) Revision of Project Cooperation Agreement.--The 
Secretary shall revise the project cooperation agreement for 
the project referred to in subsection (a) to take into account 
the change in the Federal participation in such project 
pursuant to subsection (a).

SEC. 333. 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 may acquire from 
willing sellers lands on which residential structures are 
located and that 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 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), to the extent that the 
Secretary's evaluation indicates that applying such section is 
necessary to implement the project.''.

SEC. 334. ACEQUIAS IRRIGATION SYSTEM, NEW MEXICO.

    The second sentence of section 1113(b) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4232) is amended 
by inserting before the period at the end the following: ``; 
except that the Federal share of reconnaissance studies carried 
out by the Secretary under this section shall be 100 percent''.

SEC. 335. JONES INLET, NEW YORK.

    The project for navigation, Jones Inlet, New York, 
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), is modified 
to direct the Secretary to place uncontaminated dredged 
material on beach areas downdrift from the federally maintained 
channel to the extent that such work is necessary to mitigate 
the interruption of littoral system natural processes caused by 
the jetty and continued dredging of the federally maintained 
channel.

SEC. 336. BUFORD TRENTON IRRIGATION DISTRICT, NORTH DAKOTA.

    (a) Acquisition of Easements.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary may acquire, from 
        willing sellers, permanent flowage and saturation 
        easements over--
                    (A) the land 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 NE\1/4\ 
                of section 17, T-152-N, R-104-W, and continuing 
                northeasterly downstream to the land referred 
                to as the East Bottom; and
                    (B) any other land outside the boundaries 
                of the land described in subparagraph (A) 
                within or contiguous to the boundaries of the 
                Buford Trenton Irrigation District that has 
                been affected by rising ground water and the 
                risk of surface flooding.
            (2) Scope.--Any easements acquired by the Secretary 
        under paragraph (1) shall include the right, power, and 
        privilege of the Federal Government to submerge, 
        overflow, percolate, and saturate the surface and 
        subsurface of the lands and such other terms and 
        conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate.
            (3) Payment.--In acquiring easements under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall pay an amount based 
        on the unaffected fee value of the lands to be acquired 
        by the Federal Government. For the purpose of this 
        paragraph, the unaffected fee value of the lands is the 
        value of the lands as if the lands had not been 
        affected by rising ground water and the risk of surface 
        flooding.
    (b) Conveyance of Drainage Pumps.--The Secretary shall--
            (1) convey to the Buford Trenton Irrigation 
        District all right, title, and interest of the United 
        States in the drainage pumps located within the 
        boundaries of the District; and
            (2) provide a lump-sum payment of $60,000 for power 
        requirements associated with the operation of the 
        drainage pumps.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $34,000,000.

SEC. 337. RENO BEACH-HOWARDS FARM, OHIO.

    The project for flood protection, Reno Beach-Howards Farm, 
Ohio, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 
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. 338. BROKEN BOW LAKE, RED RIVER BASIN, OKLAHOMA.

    The project for flood control and water supply, Broken Bow 
Lake, Red River Basin, Oklahoma, authorized by section 203 of 
the Flood Control Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 309) and modified by 
section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1187) 
and section 102(v) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4808), is further modified to provide for the 
reallocation of a sufficient quantity of water supply storage 
space in Broken Bow Lake to support the Mountain Fork trout 
fishery. Releases of water from Broken Bow Lake for the 
Mountain Fork trout fishery as mitigation for the loss of fish 
and wildlife resources in the Mountain Fork River shall be 
carried out at no expense to the State of Oklahoma.

SEC. 339. WISTER LAKE PROJECT, LEFLORE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.

    The Secretary shall maintain a minimum conservation pool 
level of 478 feet at the Wister Lake project in LeFlore County, 
Oklahoma, authorized by section 4 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 June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218). Notwithstanding title I 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211 
et seq.) or any other provision of law, any increase in water 
supply yield that results from the pool level of 478 feet shall 
be treated as unallocated water supply until such time as a 
user enters into a contract for the supply under such 
applicable laws concerning cost-sharing as are in effect on the 
date of the contract.

SEC. 340. 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, if the Secretary determines, at the time of 
        the proposed conveyance, that the Department of the 
        Army has taken all action necessary to protect human 
        health and the environment.
            (5) Such portions of Parcel H as can be conveyed 
        without a requirement for further investigation, 
        inventory, or other action by the Department of the 
        Army under the National Historic Preservation Act (16 
        U.S.C. 470 et seq.).
            (6) Such easements as the Secretary considers 
        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 arising 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 Town of North 
Bonneville, Washington v. United States, 11 Cl. Ct. 694, 
affirmed in part and reversed in part, 833 F.2d 1024 (Fed. Cir. 
1987), cert. denied, 485 U.S. 1007 (1988), 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 section.
    (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 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. 341. COLUMBIA RIVER DREDGING, OREGON AND WASHINGTON.

    The project for navigation, Lower Willamette and Columbia 
Rivers below Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon, 
authorized by the 1st section of the Act entitled ``An Act 
making appropriations for the construction, repair, 
preservation, and completion of certain public works on rivers 
and harbors, and for other purposes'', approved June 18, 1878 
(20 Stat. 157), 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. 342. LACKAWANNA RIVER AT SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA.

    (a) In General.--The project for flood control, Lackawanna 
River at Scranton, Pennsylvania, authorized by section 101(17) 
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.
    (b) Applicability of Benefit-Cost Ratio Waiver Authority.--
In evaluating and implementing the project, the Secretary shall 
allow the non-Federal interest to participate in the financing 
of the project in accordance with section 903(c) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4184), to the 
extent that the Secretary's evaluation indicates that applying 
such section is necessary to implement the project.

SEC. 343. 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. 344. SCHUYLKILL RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.

    The navigation project for the Schuylkill River, 
Pennsylvania, authorized by the 1st 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 August 8, 1917 (40 Stat. 
252), is modified to provide for the periodic removal and 
disposal of sediment to provide for a depth of 6 feet 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. 345. SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.

    (a) Cost Sharing.--Section 313(d)(3)(A) of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4846) 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 Federal share may be provided in the form 
                of grants or reimbursements of project costs. 
                The non-Federal interests shall receive 
                credit--
                            ``(i) 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; and
                            ``(ii) for grants and the value of 
                        work performed on behalf of such 
                        interests by State and local agencies, 
                        as determined by the Secretary.''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 313(g)(1) of 
such Act (106 Stat. 4846) is amended by striking 
``$50,000,000'' and inserting ``$80,000,000''.
    (c) Section Heading.--The heading to section 313 of such 
Act is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 313. SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT 
                    PROGRAM.''.

SEC. 346. 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--
            (1) to include as part of the construction of the 
        project mechanical and electrical upgrades to 
        stormwater pumping stations in the Wyoming Valley; and
            (2) to carry out mitigation measures that the 
        Secretary would otherwise be authorized to carry out, 
        but for the General Design Memorandum for phase II of 
        the project, as approved by the Assistant Secretary of 
        the Army having responsibility for civil works on 
        February 15, 1996, providing that such measures are to 
        be carried out for credit by the non-Federal interest.

SEC. 347. ALLENDALE DAM, NORTH PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND.

    The project for reconstruction of the Allendale Dam, North 
Providence, Rhode Island, authorized by section 358 of the 
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4861), is 
modified to authorize the Secretary to reconstruct the dam, at 
a total cost of $350,000, with an estimated Federal cost of 
$262,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of $87,500.

SEC. 348. 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. 349. CLOUTER CREEK DISPOSAL AREA, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.

    (a) Transfer of Administrative Jurisdiction.--
Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
transfer to the Secretary administrative jurisdiction over the 
approximately 1,400 acres of land under the jurisdiction of the 
Department of the Navy that comprise a portion of the Clouter 
Creek disposal area, Charleston, South Carolina.
    (b) Use of Transferred Land.--The land transferred under 
subsection (a) shall be used by the Department of the Army as a 
dredged material disposal area for dredging activities in the 
vicinity of Charleston, South Carolina, including the 
Charleston Harbor navigation project.
    (c) Cost Sharing.--Operation and maintenance, including 
rehabilitation, of the dredged material disposal area 
transferred under this section shall be carried out in 
accordance with section 101 of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211).

SEC. 350. BUFFALO BAYOU, TEXAS.

    The non-Federal interest for the projects for flood 
control, Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, Texas, authorized by 
section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1258) 
and by section 101(a)(21) 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 toward 
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 1 or more 
of the following authorized projects: White Oak Bayou, Brays 
Bayou, Hunting Bayou, Garners Bayou, and the Upper Reach on 
Greens Bayou.

SEC. 351. 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.
    (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 credit only 
for that portion of the work performed by the non-Federal 
interests that is compatible with the project referred to in 
subsection (a), including any modification thereof, and that 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 (33 U.S.C. 2213(a)(1)(A)) to the 
project referred to in subsection (a).

SEC. 352. GRUNDY, VIRGINIA.

    The Secretary shall proceed with planning, engineering, 
design, and construction of the Grundy, Virginia, element of 
the Levisa and Tug Forks of the Big Sandy River and Upper 
Cumberland River project, authorized by section 202 of the 
Energy and Water Development Appropriation Act, 1981 (94 Stat. 
1339), in accordance with Plan 3A as set forth in the 
preliminary draft detailed project report of the Huntington 
District Commander, dated August 1993.

SEC. 353. 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 pursuant to 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 (33 
        U.S.C. 2213(m); 100 Stat. 4087) to the construction of 
        such feature in the same manner as that section is 
        applied to other projects or project features 
        constructed pursuant to such section 202(a); and
            (4) to provide for operation and maintenance of 
        recreational facilities on a reimbursable basis.

SEC. 354. RUDEE INLET, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.

    The project for navigation and shoreline protection, Rudee 
Inlet, Virginia Beach, Virginia, authorized by section 601(d) 
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 (33 
U.S.C. 2211 et seq.).

SEC. 355. VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA.

    (a) Adjustment of Non-Federal Share.--Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, 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 Department of the Army to be due to 
the city of Virginia Beach as reimbursement for 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 cooperation agreement is executed for the 
project.
    (b) Extension of Federal Participation.--
            (1) In general.--In accordance with section 156 of 
        the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 
        1962d-5f), the Secretary shall extend Federal 
        participation in the periodic nourishment of Virginia 
        Beach as authorized by section 101 of the River and 
        Harbor Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1254) and modified by 
        section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 
        Stat. 1177).
            (2) Duration.--Federal participation under 
        paragraph (1) shall extend until the earlier of--
                    (A) the end of the 50-year period provided 
                for in section 156 of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f); 
                and
                    (B) the completion of the project for beach 
                erosion control and hurricane protection, 
                Virginia Beach, Virginia, as modified by 
                section 102(cc) of the Water Resources 
                Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4810).

SEC. 356. EAST WATERWAY, WASHINGTON.

    The project for navigation, East and West Waterways, 
Seattle Harbor, Washington, authorized by the 1st 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 March 
2, 1919 (40 Stat. 1285), 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. 357. BLUESTONE LAKE, WEST VIRGINIA.

    Section 102(ff) of the Water Resources Development Act of 
1992 (106 Stat. 4810) is amended by inserting after 
``project,'' the 1st place it appears ``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,''.

SEC. 358. MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA.

    (a) Review.--The Secretary, as part of the implementation 
of the project for flood control, Moorefield, West Virginia, 
shall conduct a review of the activities of the Corps of 
Engineers to determine whether the failure of the Corps of 
Engineers to complete land acquisition for the project by May 
1, 1996, contributed to any flood damages at the town of 
Moorefield during 1996.
    (b) Reduction of Non-Federal Share.--To the extent the 
Secretary determines under subsection (a) that the activities 
of the Corps of Engineers contributed to any flood damages, the 
Secretary shall reduce the non-Federal share of the flood 
control project by up to $700,000. Such costs shall become a 
Federal responsibility for carrying out the flood control 
project.

SEC. 359. 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 Federal share may be in the form of grants 
                or reimbursements of project costs.
                    ``(B) Credit for design work.--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.
                    ``(C) Credit for interest.--In the event of 
                a delay 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.
                    ``(D) Credit for lands, easements, and 
                rights-of-way.--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.
                    ``(E) 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 ``$20,000,000''.

SEC. 360. WEST VIRGINIA TRAILHEAD FACILITIES.

    Section 306 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
(106 Stat. 4840-4841) is amended--
            (1) by inserting ``(a) In General.--'' before ``The 
        Secretary''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
    ``(b) Interagency Agreement.--The Secretary shall enter 
into an interagency agreement with the Federal entity that 
provided assistance in the preparation of the study for the 
purposes of providing ongoing technical assistance and 
oversight for the trail facilities envisioned by the plan 
developed under this section. The Federal entity shall provide 
such assistance and oversight.''.

SEC. 361. 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 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 described 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, 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 to 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 United 
                        States of any additional site 
                        discovered to be culturally and 
                        religiously significant to the Ho-Chunk 
                        Nation.
                            (v) An agreement preventing or 
                        limiting the public disclosure of the 
                        location or existence of each site of 
                        particular cultural or religious 
                        significance to the Ho-Chunk Nation if 
                        public disclosure would jeopardize the 
                        cultural or religious integrity of the 
                        site.
            (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 under the memorandum of understanding entered 
        into under paragraph (4), or under any revision of such 
        memorandum of understanding, shall be held in trust by 
        the United States 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 subsection.
    (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) Site restoration of abandoned wells, 
                farm sites, and safety modifications to the 
                water control structures.
            (2) Additional requirements.--All activities 
        undertaken pursuant to this subsection shall comply 
        with the Native American Graves Protection and 
        Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), the 
        Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 
        U.S.C. 470aa et seq.), the National Historic 
        Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), and any 
        subsequent Federal law enacted relating to cultural 
        artifacts, human remains, or historic preservation.
            (3) Participation by state of wisconsin and the ho-
        chunk nation.--In undertaking completion of the 
        features under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
        consult with the State of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk 
        Nation on the location of each feature.
    (d) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
carry out this section $17,000,000.

SEC. 362. 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.''.

SEC. 363. 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) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 
(33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), 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 if the Secretary determines that the 
change in the scope of the project is technically sound, 
environmentally acceptable, and economic, as applicable.
    (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. 4044), 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(b) 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(b) 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(b) 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(b) 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. 1181) and 
deauthorized pursuant to section 1001(b) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 579a(b)), is authorized to 
be carried out by the Secretary.

SEC. 364. PROJECT DEAUTHORIZATIONS.

    The following projects are not authorized after the date of 
the enactment of this Act:
            (1) Branford harbor, connecticut.--The 2,267 square 
        foot portion of the project for navigation in the 
        Branford River, Branford Harbor, Connecticut, 
        authorized by the 1st 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 June 13, 
        1902 (32 Stat. 333), lying shoreward of a line 
        described as follows: Beginning at a point on the 
        authorized Federal navigation channel line the 
        coordinates of which are N156,181.32, E581,572.38, 
        running thence south 70 degrees, 11 minutes, 8 seconds 
        west a distance of 171.58 feet to another point on the 
        authorized Federal navigation channel line the 
        coordinates of which are N156,123.16, E581,410.96.
            (2) Bridgeport harbor, connecticut.--
                    (A) Anchorage area.--The portion of the 
                project for navigation, Bridgeport Harbor, 
                Connecticut, authorized by section 101 of the 
                River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat. 297), 
                consisting of a 2-acre anchorage area with a 
                depth of 6 feet at the head of Johnsons River 
                between the Federal channel and Hollisters Dam.
                    (B) Johnsons river channel.--The portion of 
                the project for navigation, Johnsons River 
                Channel, Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut, 
                authorized by the 1st section 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 July 24, 1946 (60 Stat. 
                634), that is northerly of a line across the 
                Federal channel the coordinates of which are 
                north 123318.35, east 486301.68, and north 
                123257.15, east 486380.77.
            (3) Guilford harbor, connecticut.--The portion of 
        the project for navigation, Guilford Harbor, 
        Connecticut, 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), that consists of the 6-foot deep 
        channel in Sluice Creek and that is not included in the 
        following description of the realigned channel: 
        Beginning 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 55.00 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) Mystic river, connecticut.--The following 
        portion of the project for improving the Mystic River, 
        Connecticut, authorized by the 1st 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 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.
            (5) Norwalk harbor, connecticut.--
                    (A) In general.--The following portions of 
                projects for navigation, Norwalk Harbor, 
                Connecticut:
                            (i) The portion authorized by the 
                        1st 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 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.
                            (ii) The 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), that are not included in the 
                        description of the realigned channel 
                        and anchorage set forth in subparagraph 
                        (B).
                    (B) Description of realigned channel and 
                anchorage.--The realigned 6-foot deep East 
                Norwalk Channel and Anchorage referred to in 
                subparagraph (A)(ii) is described as follows: 
                Beginning 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 Federal anchorage in 
                existence on the date of the enactment of this 
                Act 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) Designation of realigned channel and 
                anchorage.--All of the realigned channel shall 
                be redesignated as an anchorage, with the 
                exception of the portion of the channel that 
                narrows to a width of 100 feet and terminates 
                at a line the coordinates of which are 
                N96456.81, E419260.06 and N96390.37, 
                E419185.32, which shall remain as a channel.
            (6) Patchogue river, westbrook, connecticut.--
                    (A) In general.--The following portion of 
                the project for navigation, Patchogue River, 
                Connecticut, authorized by section 101 of the 
                River and Harbor Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1249): A 
                portion of the 8-foot deep channel that lies 
                northwesterly of a line whose coordinates are 
                N161108.83, E676901.34 and N161246.53, 
                E677103.75. The perimeter of this area starts 
                at a point with coordinates N161108.83, 
                E676901.34, thence running north 7 degrees, 50 
                minutes, 44.2 seconds west 27.91 feet to a 
                point N161136.48, E676897.53, thence running 
                north 55 degrees, 46 minutes, 23.3 seconds east 
                190.05 feet to a point N161243.38, E677054.67, 
                thence running north 86 degrees, 19 minutes, 
                39.9 seconds east 49.18 feet to a point 
                N161246.53, E677103.75, thence running south 55 
                degrees, 46 minutes, 20.8 seconds west 244.81 
                feet to the point of origin.
                    (B) Redesignation.--The portion of the 
                project for navigation, Patchogue River, 
                Connecticut, referred to in subparagraph (A), 
                which is now part of the 8-foot deep anchorage 
                lying northwesterly of a line whose coordinates 
                are N161067.46, E676982.76 and N161173.63, 
                E677138.81, is redesignated as part of the 8-
                foot deep channel. The perimeter of this area 
                starts at a point with coordinates N161067.46, 
                E676982.76, thence running north 7 degrees, 48 
                minutes, 40.7 seconds west 5.59 feet to a point 
                N161073.00, E676982.00, thence running north 55 
                degrees, 46 minutes, 25.1 seconds east 177.79 
                feet to a point N161173.00, E677129.00, thence 
                running north 86 degrees, 19 minutes, 31.8 
                seconds east 9.83 feet to a point N161173.63, 
                E677138.81, thence running south 55 degrees, 46 
                minutes, 12.9 seconds west 188.74 feet to the 
                point of origin.
            (7) Southport harbor, connecticut.--
                    (A) In general.--The following portions of 
                the project for navigation, Southport Harbor, 
                Connecticut, authorized by the 1st section 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 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 the coordinates of which are 
                        north 109131.16, east 452653.32, 
                        running thence in a northeasterly 
                        direction about 943.01 feet to a point 
                        the coordinates of which are north 
                        109635.22, east 453450.31, running 
                        thence in a southeasterly direction 
                        about 22.66 feet to a point the 
                        coordinates of which 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 portion of the project 
                referred to in subparagraph (A) that is 
                remaining after the deauthorization made by 
                subparagraph (A) and that is northerly of a 
                line the coordinates of which are north 
                108699.15, east 452768.36, and north 108655.66, 
                east 452858.73, is redesignated as an 
                anchorage.
            (8) Stony creek, 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), located in the 
        6-foot deep maneuvering basin: Beginning at coordinates 
        N157,031.91, E599,030.79, thence running northeasterly 
        about 221.16 feet to coordinates N157,191.06, 
        E599,184.37, thence running northerly about 162.60 feet 
        to coordinates N157,353.56, E599,189.99, thence running 
        southwesterly about 358.90 feet to the point of 
        beginning.
            (9) East boothbay harbor, maine.--The following 
        portion of the navigation project for East Boothbay 
        Harbor, Maine, authorized by the 1st 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 June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 657), 
        containing approximately 1.15 acres and described in 
        accordance with the Maine State Coordinate System, West 
        Zone:
            Beginning at a point noted as point number 6 and 
        shown as having plan coordinates of North 9, 722, East 
        9, 909, on the plan entitled, ``East Boothbay Harbor, 
        Maine, examination, 8-foot area'', and dated August 9, 
        1955, Drawing Number F1251 D-6-2, that point having 
        Maine State Coordinate System, West Zone coordinates of 
        Northing 74514, Easting 698381.
            Thence, North 58 degrees, 12 minutes, 30 seconds 
        East a distance of 120.9 feet to a point.
            Thence, South 72 degrees, 21 minutes, 50 seconds 
        East a distance of 106.2 feet to a point.
            Thence, South 32 degrees, 04 minutes, 55 seconds 
        East a distance of 218.9 feet to a point.
            Thence, South 61 degrees, 29 minutes, 40 seconds 
        West a distance of 148.9 feet to a point.
            Thence, North 35 degrees, 14 minutes, 12 seconds 
        West a distance of 87.5 feet to a point.
            Thence, North 78 degrees, 30 minutes, 58 seconds 
        West a distance of 68.4 feet to a point.
            Thence, North 27 degrees, 11 minutes, 39 seconds 
        West a distance of 157.3 feet to the point of 
        beginning.
            (10) Kennebunk river, maine.--The 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 the coordinates 
        of which are N191412.53, E417265.28 and N191445.83, 
        E417332.48.
            (11) York harbor, maine.--The following portions of 
        the project for navigation, York Harbor, Maine, 
        authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act 
        of 1960 (74 Stat. 480):
                    (A) The portion located in the 8-foot deep 
                anchorage area beginning at coordinates 
                N109340.19, E372066.93, thence running north 65 
                degrees, 12 minutes, 10.5 seconds east 423.27 
                feet to a point N109517.71, E372451.17, thence 
                running north 28 degrees, 42 minutes, 58.3 
                seconds west 11.68 feet to a point N109527.95, 
                E372445.56, thence running south 63 degrees, 37 
                minutes, 24.6 seconds west 422.63 feet to the 
                point of beginning.
                    (B) The portion located in the 8-foot deep 
                anchorage area beginning at coordinates 
                N108557.24, E371645.88, thence running south 60 
                degrees, 41 minutes, 17.2 seconds east 484.51 
                feet to a point N108320.04, E372068.36, thence 
                running north 29 degrees, 12 minutes, 53.3 
                seconds east 15.28 feet to a point N108333.38, 
                E372075.82, thence running north 62 degrees, 29 
                minutes, 42.1 seconds west 484.73 feet to the 
                point of beginning.
            (12) 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.
            (13) Cohasset harbor, massachusetts.--The following 
        portions of the project for navigation, Cohasset 
        Harbor, Massachusetts, 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. 12), and authorized pursuant to 
        section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 
        U.S.C. 577): A 7-foot deep anchorage and a 6-foot deep 
        anchorage; beginning at site 1, beginning 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; then site 2, beginning 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; and site 3, beginning 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.
            (14) 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 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.
            (15) 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.
            (16) Reserved channel, boston, massachusetts.--The 
        portion of the project for navigation, Reserved 
        Channel, Boston, Massachusetts, authorized by section 
        101(a)(13) 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.
            (17) 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.
            (18) Cocheco river, new hampshire.--
                    (A) In general.--The portion of the project 
                for navigation, Cocheco River, New Hampshire, 
                authorized by the 1st 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), and consisting 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.
                    (B) Maintenance dredging.--Not later than 
                18 months after the date of the enactment of 
                this Act, the Secretary shall perform 
                maintenance dredging for the remaining 
                authorized portions of the Federal navigation 
                channel under the project described in 
                subparagraph (A) to restore authorized channel 
                dimensions.
            (19) Morristown harbor, new york.--The portion of 
        the project for navigation, Morristown Harbor, New 
        York, authorized by the 1st section 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 January 21, 
        1927 (44 Stat. 1014), that lies north of the northern 
        boundary of Morris Street extended.
            (20) Oswegatchie river, ogdensburg, new york.--The 
        portion of the Federal channel of the project for 
        navigation, Ogdensburg Harbor, New York, authorized by 
        the 1st 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 June 25, 
        1910 (36 Stat. 635), and modified by the 1st section 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 
        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.
            (21) 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 1st 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 June 25, 
        1910 (36 Stat. 653).
            (22) 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 (33 
        U.S.C. 577) 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, that point 
                being known as United States 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 a 
                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.
            (23) Apponaug cove, rhode island.--The following 
        portion of the project for navigation, Apponaug Cove, 
        Rhode Island, authorized by section 101 of the River 
        and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 480), consisting of 
        the 6-foot deep channel: Beginning at a point, 
        N223269.93, E513089.12, thence running northwesterly to 
        a point N223348.31, E512799.54, thence running 
        southwesterly to a point N223251.78, E512773.41, thence 
        running southeasterly to a point N223178.00, 
        E513046.00, thence running northeasterly to the point 
        of beginning.
            (24) Port washington harbor, wisconsin.--The 
        following portion of the navigation project for Port 
        Washington Harbor, Wisconsin, authorized by the 1st 
        section of the Act entitled ``An Act making 
        appropriations for the repair, preservation, and 
        completion of certain public works on rivers and 
        harbors, and for other purposes, for the fiscal year 
        ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-
        one'', approved July 11, 1870 (16 Stat. 223): Beginning 
        at the northwest corner of the 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, the point of beginning.

SEC. 365. MISSISSIPPI DELTA REGION, LOUISIANA.

    The Mississippi Delta Region project, Louisiana, authorized 
as part of the project for hurricane-flood protection 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. The 
credit shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the 
Secretary deems necessary and shall not exceed $7,500,000.

SEC. 587. MONONGAHELA RIVER, PENNSYLVANIA.

    The Secretary may make available to the Southwestern 
Pennsylvania Growth Fund (a regional industrial development 
corporation) at no additional cost to the United States, 
dredged and excavated materials resulting from construction of 
the new gated dam at Braddock, Pennsylvania, as part of the 
Locks and Dams 2, 3, and 4, Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, 
navigation project, to support environmental restoration of the 
former United States Steel Duquesne Works brownfield site--
            (1) if the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental 
        Protection issues a ``no further action'' decision or a 
        mitigation plan for the site prior to a determination 
        by the District Engineer, Pittsburgh District, that the 
        dredged and excavated materials are available; and
            (2) if the Southwestern Pennsylvania Growth Fund 
        agrees to hold and save the United States free from 
        damages in connection with use of the dredged and 
        excavated materials, except for damages due to the 
        fault or negligence of the United States or its 
        contractors.

                           TITLE IV--STUDIES

SEC. 401. CORPS CAPABILITY STUDY, ALASKA.

    Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall report to Congress on the 
advisability and capability of the Corps of Engineers to 
implement rural sanitation projects for rural and Native 
villages in Alaska.

SEC. 402. RED RIVER, ARKANSAS.

    The Secretary shall--
            (1) conduct a study to determine the feasibility of 
        carrying out a project to permit navigation on the Red 
        River in southwest Arkansas; and
            (2) in conducting the study, analyze economic 
        benefits that were not included in the limited economic 
        analysis contained in the reconnaissance report for the 
        project dated November 1995.

SEC. 403. MCDOWELL MOUNTAIN, ARIZONA.

    The Secretary shall credit toward the non-Federal share of 
the cost of the feasibility study on the McDowell Mountain, 
Arizona, project an amount equal 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. 404. 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. 405. 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. 406. MUGU LAGOON, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
environmental impacts associated with sediment transport, 
floodflows, 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 ensure that the study is compatible with 
restoration efforts for the Calleguas Creek watershed.
    (c) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress 
a report on the results of the study.

SEC. 407. MURRIETA CREEK, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

    The Secretary shall review the completed feasibility study 
of the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation 
District, including identified alternatives, concerning 
Murrieta Creek from Temecula to Wildomar, Riverside County, 
California, to determine the Federal interest in participating 
in a project for flood control.

SEC. 408. PINE FLAT DAM FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT RESTORATION, 
                    CALIFORNIA.

    The Secretary shall study the advisability of fish and 
wildlife habitat improvement measures identified for further 
study by the Pine Flat Dam Fish and Wildlife Habitat 
Restoration Investigation Reconnaissance Report.

SEC. 409. 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 with 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. 410. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INFRASTRUCTURE.

    (a) Assistance.--Section 116(d)(1) of the Water Resources 
Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4623) 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 
        assistance to non-Federal interests in developing 
        potential infrastructure projects. The non-Federal 
        share of the cost of the technical assistance shall be 
        25 percent.''.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 116(d)(3) of 
such Act is amended by striking ``$1,500,000'' and inserting 
``$3,000,000''.

SEC. 411. STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Bear Creek Drainage and Mormon Slough/Calaveras 
River.--The Secretary shall conduct a review of the Bear Creek 
Drainage, San Joaquin County, California, and the Mormon 
Slough/Calaveras River, California, projects for flood control 
authorized by section 10 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 December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 901), to develop a 
comprehensive plan for additional flood damage reduction 
measures for the city of Stockton, California, and surrounding 
areas.
    (b) Farmington Dam, California.--
            (1) Conjunctive use study.--The Secretary shall 
        continue participation in the Stockton, California, 
        Metropolitan Area Flood Control Study, including an 
        evaluation of the feasibility of storage of water at 
        Farmington Dam and implementation of a conjunctive use 
        plan.
            (2) Consultation.--In conducting the study, the 
        Secretary shall consult with the Stockton East Water 
        District concerning joint operation or potential 
        transfer of Farmington Dam.
            (3) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        submit a report to Congress--
                    (A) concerning the feasibility of a 
                conjunctive use plan using Farmington Dam for 
                water storage; and
                    (B) containing recommendations on facility 
                transfers and operational alternatives.
            (4) Without project condition.--In conducting the 
        Stockton, California, Metropolitan Area Flood Control 
        Study, the Secretary shall consider the physical flood 
        control and water supply facilities as they existed in 
        January 1996 as the ``without project'' condition.

SEC. 412. 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 
mitigation for the flood control project for Sacramento, 
California, and other water resources projects in the area.

SEC. 413. WEST DADE, FLORIDA.

    The Secretary shall conduct a reconnaissance study to 
determine the Federal interest in using the West Dade, Florida, 
reuse facility to improve water quality in, and increase the 
supply of surface water to, the Everglades in order to enhance 
fish and wildlife habitat.

SEC. 414. SAVANNAH RIVER BASIN COMPREHENSIVE WATER RESOURCES STUDY.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall conduct a 
comprehensive study to address the current and future needs for 
flood damage prevention and reduction, water supply, and other 
related water resources needs in the Savannah River Basin.
    (b) Scope.--The scope of the study shall be limited to an 
analysis of water resources issues that fall within the 
traditional civil works mission of the Corps of Engineers.
    (c) Coordination.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), the 
Secretary shall ensure that the study is coordinated with the 
Environmental Protection Agency and the ongoing watershed study 
of the Savannah River Basin by the Agency.

SEC. 415. 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, consistent with the authorized 
purposes of that project, to include evacuation of waters 
collecting on the land side of the Chain of Rocks Canal East 
Levee.

SEC. 416. QUINCY, ILLINOIS.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary shall study and evaluate the 
critical water 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 develop a definition of critical water 
        infrastructure;
            (3) to develop evaluation criteria; and
            (4) to enhance existing geographic information 
        system databases to encompass relevant data that 
        identify critical water 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 objectives of the study 
described in paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a).

SEC. 417. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS.

    The Secretary shall provide 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 the technical, economic, and 
        environmental impacts of such development.

SEC. 418. 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. 419. 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. 420. 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 1st 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 June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 657).

SEC. 421. 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. 422. LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, INDIANA.

    (a) Study.--The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 
impacts 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. 423. 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 and Freeman Lakes 
Environmental Conservation Corporation in addressing potential 
environmental restoration activities determined appropriate as 
a result of the study conducted under subsection (a).

SEC. 424. CALCASIEU RIVER, HACKBERRY, LOUISIANA.

    The Secretary shall incorporate the portion of the 
Calcasieu River in the vicinity of Hackberry, Louisiana, as 
part of the overall study of the Lake Charles ship channel, 
bypass channel, and general anchorage area in Louisiana, to 
explore the possibility of constructing additional anchorage 
areas.

SEC. 425. MORGANZA, LOUISIANA, TO GULF OF MEXICO.

    (a) Study.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a 
        study of the environmental, flood control, and 
        navigational impacts associated with the construction 
        of a lock structure in the Houma Navigation Canal as an 
        independent feature of the overall flood damage 
        prevention study being conducted under the Morganza, 
        Louisiana, to the Gulf of Mexico feasibility study.
            (2) Considerations.--In conducting the study under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall--
                    (A) consult with the South Terrebonne 
                Tidewater Management and Conservation District 
                and consider the District's Preliminary Design 
                Document dated February 1994; and
                    (B) evaluate the findings of the Louisiana 
                Coastal Wetlands Conservation and Restoration 
                Task Force, established under the Coastal 
                Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration 
                Act (16 U.S.C. 3951 et seq), relating to the 
                lock structure.
    (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 results of the study conducted under subsection 
(a), together with recommendations for immediate implementation 
of the study.

SEC. 426. HURON RIVER, MICHIGAN.

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

SEC. 427. CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA.

    The Secretary shall conduct a reconnaissance study to 
determine the Federal interest in channel improvements in 
channel A of the North Las Vegas Wash in the city of North Las 
Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, for the purpose of flood control.

SEC. 428. LOWER LAS VEGAS WASH WETLANDS, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
advisability of wetland restoration and the feasibility of 
erosion control in the Lower Las Vegas Wash, Nevada.

SEC. 429. NORTHERN NEVADA.

    The Secretary shall conduct reconnaissance studies, in the 
State of Nevada, of--
            (1) the Humboldt River and its tributaries and 
        outlets;
            (2) the Truckee River and its tributaries and 
        outlets;
            (3) the Carson River and its tributaries and 
        outlets; and
            (4) the Walker River and its tributaries and 
        outlets;

in order to determine the Federal interest in flood control, 
environmental restoration, conservation of fish and wildlife, 
recreation, water conservation, water quality, and toxic and 
radioactive waste.

SEC. 430. SACO RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study of flooding 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. In conducting the study, 
the Secretary shall also consider other alternatives for flood 
damage reduction.

SEC. 431. BUFFALO RIVER GREENWAY, NEW YORK.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the 
feasibility 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 may include preparation of 
an integrated plan of development that takes into consideration 
the adjacent parks, nature preserves, bikeways, and related 
recreational facilities.

SEC. 432. COEYMANS, NEW YORK.

    The Secretary shall conduct a reconnaissance study to 
determine the Federal interest in reopening the secondary 
channel of the Hudson River in the town of Coeymans, New York, 
which has been narrowed by silt as a result of the construction 
of Coeymans middle dike by the Corps of Engineers.

SEC. 433. 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 ``$3,000,000''.

SEC. 434. 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. 435. 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. 436. SHINNECOCK INLET, NEW YORK.

    Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a reconnaissance study in 
Shinnecock Inlet, New York, to determine the feasibility of 
constructing a sand bypass system, or other appropriate 
alternative, for the purposes of allowing sand to flow in its 
natural east-to-west pattern and preventing the further erosion 
of the beaches west of the inlet and the shoaling of the inlet.

SEC. 437. 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. 438. 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. 439. COLUMBIA SLOUGH, OREGON.

    Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator 
of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall complete a 
feasibility study for the ecosystem restoration project at 
Columbia Slough, Oregon.

SEC. 440. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA.

    The Secretary shall 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. 441. OAHE DAM TO LAKE SHARPE, SOUTH DAKOTA.

    The Secretary shall investigate potential solutions to the 
recurring flooding and related problems in the vicinity of 
Pierre and Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, caused by sedimentation in 
Lake Sharpe. The potential solutions to be investigated shall 
include lowering of the lake level and sediment agitation to 
allow for resuspension and movement of the sediment. The 
investigation shall include development of a comprehensive 
solution which includes consideration of structural and 
nonstructural measures upstream from the lake consisting of 
land treatment, sediment retention structures, and such other 
measures as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

SEC. 442. 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. 443. 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 wetland protection, 
erosion control, and flood damage reduction needs of the 
County.

SEC. 444. PACIFIC REGION.

    The Secretary may 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.

SEC. 445. FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM PORTS.

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

SEC. 446. 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.
    (b) Consultation.--In conducting the evaluation under this 
section, the Secretaries shall consult with appropriate Federal 
and 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.
    (d) Effect on Authority of Secretary of the Interior.--
Nothing in this section is intended to affect the authority of 
the Secretary of the Interior under section 8(k) of the Outer 
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(k)).

                   TITLE V--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

SEC. 501. LAND CONVEYANCES.

    (a) Village Creek, Alabama.--
            (1) In general.--Upon a determination by the 
        Secretary that construction of facilities associated 
        with a commercial enterprise is not inconsistent with 
        the operation of the project for flood control, Village 
        Creek, Alabama, authorized by section 410(a) of the 
        Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 
        4111), the non-Federal interest with respect to the 
        project may sell to private interests a parcel of land 
        consisting of approximately 18 acres for the purpose of 
        constructing facilities associated with a commercial 
        enterprise.
            (2) Land description.--The land to be conveyed 
        under paragraph (1) shall consist of approximately 43 
        individual tracts that are bounded on the west by Coosa 
        Street, on the south by 16th Avenue North, on the east 
        by Tallapoosa Street, and on the north by the northern 
        boundary of lands acquired for the project.
            (3) Facilities.--The facilities shall be 
        constructed in accordance with local floodplain 
        ordinances and shall not increase flood risks of other 
        residents in the Village Creek floodplain.
            (4) Reimbursement.--The non-Federal interest shall 
        reimburse the Secretary the Federal cost of acquiring 
        the lands to be conveyed, including relocation 
        assistance, demolition of structures, and 
        administrative costs.
            (5) Remaining lands.--All remaining lands acquired 
        for the Village Creek flood control project shall 
        remain in public ownership and shall be used solely for 
        recreation purposes or maintained as open space.
    (b) 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:
            ``(3) To adjacent land owners, the United States 
        title to all or portions of that part of the Oakland 
        Inner Harbor Tidal Canal that are located within the 
        boundaries of the city in which such canal rests. Such 
        conveyance shall be at fair market value.'';
            (2) by inserting after ``right-of-way'' the 
        following: ``or other rights considered necessary by 
        the Secretary''; and
            (3) by adding at the end the following: ``The 
        conveyances and processes involved shall be at no cost 
        to the United States.''.
    (c) Mariemont, Ohio.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convey to the 
        village of Mariemont, Ohio, at fair market value all 
        right, title, and interest of the United States in and 
        to a parcel of land (including improvements to the 
        parcel) under the jurisdiction of the Corps of 
        Engineers, known as the ``Ohio River Division 
        Laboratory'', and 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.
    (d) Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to this subsection, the 
        Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed to the city of 
        Steubenville, Ohio, all right, title, and interest of 
        the United States in and to the approximately 12 acres 
        of land located at the Pike Island Locks and Dam, 
        together with any improvements on the land.
            (2) Terms and conditions.--The conveyance by the 
        United States under this subsection shall be subject to 
        such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers 
        appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
        States.
            (3) Legal description of real property and payment 
        of costs.--The exact acreage and legal description of 
        the real property described in paragraph (1) shall be 
        determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the 
        Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
        city of Steubenville. The city shall also be 
        responsible for any other costs associated with the 
        conveyance authorized by this subsection.
            (4) Consideration of certain properties.--
        Properties to be conveyed under this subsection that 
        will be retained in public ownership and used for 
        public park and recreation or other public purposes 
        shall be conveyed without consideration. If any such 
        property is no longer used for public park and 
        recreation or other public purposes, title to such 
        property shall revert to the Secretary.
    (e) Shenango River Lake Project, Ohio.--
            (1) In general.--Subject to this subsection, the 
        Secretary shall convey by quitclaim deed to the Kinsman 
        Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, all right, title, and 
        interest of the United States in and to a parcel of 
        land located at the Shenango River Lake project 
        consisting of approximately 1 acre, together with any 
        improvements on the land.
            (2) Terms and conditions.--The conveyance by the 
        United States under this subsection shall be subject to 
        such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers 
        appropriate to protect the interests of the United 
        States.
            (3) Legal description of real property and payment 
        of costs.--The exact acreage and legal description of 
        the real property described in paragraph (1) shall be 
        determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the 
        Secretary. The cost of the survey shall be borne by the 
        Kinsman Township. The township shall also be 
        responsible for any other costs associated with the 
        conveyance authorized by this subsection.
            (4) Consideration of certain properties.--
        Properties to be conveyed under this subsection that 
        will be retained in public ownership and used for 
        public park and recreation or other public purposes 
        shall be conveyed without consideration. If any such 
        property is no longer used for public park and 
        recreation or other public purposes, title to such 
        property shall revert to the Secretary.
    (f) 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 surveys required under paragraphs 
                (3) and (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. Such surveys 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.
    (g) 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, 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 the 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.
    (h) Benbrook Lake, Texas.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall convey all 
        right, title, and interest of the United States in and 
        to a parcel of real property located at Longhorn Park, 
        also known as ``Pecan Valley Park'', Benbrook Lake, 
        Benbrook, Texas, consisting of approximately 50 acres.
            (2) Consideration.--Consideration for the 
        conveyance under paragraph (1) shall be the fair market 
        value of the real property as determined by the 
        Secretary. All costs associated with the conveyance 
        under paragraph (1) and such other costs as the 
        Secretary considers appropriate shall be borne by the 
        purchaser.
            (3) Description of property.--The exact acreage and 
        legal description of the parcel of real property to be 
        conveyed under paragraph (1) shall be determined by a 
        survey satisfactory to the Secretary. The cost of the 
        survey shall be borne by the purchaser.
            (4) Additional terms.--The Secretary may require 
        such additional terms and conditions in connection with 
        the conveyance under paragraph (1) as the Secretary 
        considers appropriate to protect the interests of the 
        United States.
            (5) Compliance with national environmental policy 
        act.--Prior to the conveyance of property under 
        paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure that the 
        conveyance complies with the National Environmental 
        Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
    (i) 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, washington.--The 
                property to be conveyed pursuant to paragraph 
                (1) to Benton County, Washington, is the 
                property in such county that 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 on 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 in the city that 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 in the city that 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 in the city of 
                        Pasco, Washington, that is leased 
                        pursuant to Army Lease No. DACW-68-1-
                        77-10; and
                            (ii) all levees in the city, as of 
                        the date of the enactment of this Act, 
                        and the property on 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--
                            (i) the property owned by the 
                        United States that 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 that 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, including payment of reasonable 
                administrative costs, as the Secretary 
                considers necessary and appropriate to protect 
                the interests of the United States.
                    (B) Special rule 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 that 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 that 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, 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.--Not later than 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 that date, 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 the area 
                under the jurisdiction of such local government 
                to a height not lower than the minimum safe 
                height determined pursuant to subparagraph (A).
    (j) 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 of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 
9620(h)) and other environmental laws.

SEC. 502. 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 ``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 ``Carr Creek 
        Lake''.
    (c) 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''.
    (d) 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''.
    (e) 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.--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 
        ``Russell B. Long Lock and Dam''.
    (f) Locks and Dams on Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
            (1) Designations.--The following locks, and locks 
        and dams, on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, located 
        in the States of Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and 
        Tennessee, are designated as follows:
                    (A) Gainesville Lock and Dam at Mile 266 
                designated as Howell Heflin Lock and Dam.
                    (B) Columbus Lock and Dam at Mile 335 
                designated as John C. Stennis Lock and Dam.
                    (C) The lock and dam at Mile 358 designated 
                as Aberdeen Lock and Dam.
                    (D) Lock A at Mile 371 designated as Amory 
                Lock.
                    (E) Lock B at Mile 376 designated as Glover 
                Wilkins Lock.
                    (F) Lock C at Mile 391 designated as Fulton 
                Lock.
                    (G) Lock D at Mile 398 designated as John 
                Rankin Lock.
                    (H) Lock E at Mile 407 designated as G.V. 
                ``Sonny'' Montgomery Lock.
                    (I) Bay Springs Lock and Dam at Mile 412 
                designated as Jamie Whitten Lock and Dam.
            (2) Legal references.--Any reference in a law, map, 
        regulation, document, paper, or other record of the 
        United States to a lock, or lock and dam, referred to 
        in paragraph (1) shall be deemed to be a reference to 
        the designation for the lock, or lock and dam, provided 
        in such paragraph.

SEC. 503. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND DEVELOPMENT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may 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 under 
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 impacts of flooding.
    (c) Non-Federal Share.--The non-Federal share of the cost 
of assistance provided under subsection (a) 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) Napa Valley watershed, California.
            (6) Russian River watershed, California.
            (7) Sacramento River watershed, California.
            (8) San Pablo Bay watershed, California.
            (9) Santa Clara Valley watershed, California.
            (10) Nancy Creek, Utoy Creek, and North Peachtree 
        Creek and South Peachtree Creek basin, Georgia.
            (11) Lower Platte River watershed, Nebraska.
            (12) Juniata River watershed, Pennsylvania, 
        including Raystown Lake.
            (13) 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 $15,000,000.

SEC. 504. 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:
    ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations for Construction 
Assistance.--There are 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. 505. 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 
        ``$7,000,000''; and
            (2) in paragraph (4) by inserting ``and Virginia'' 
        after ``Maryland''.

SEC. 506. PERIODIC BEACH NOURISHMENT.

    (a) In General.--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 the 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) Panama city beaches, florida.--Project for 
        shoreline protection, Panama City Beaches, Florida.
            (4) Tybee island, georgia.--Project for beach 
        erosion control, Tybee Island, Georgia.
    (b) Periodic Beach Nourishment Subject to Review.--
            (1) Review.--Not later than 6 months after the date 
        of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
        complete a review of potential periodic beach 
        nourishment for each of the projects described in 
        paragraph (3) in accordance with the procedures 
        established under section 156 of the Water Resources 
        Development Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5f; 90 Stat. 
        2933).
            (2) Authorization.--If the Secretary determines 
        under paragraph (1) that periodic beach nourishment is 
        necessary for a project, the Secretary shall carry out 
        periodic beach nourishment for the project for a period 
        of 50 years beginning on the date of initiation of 
        construction of the project.
            (3) Projects.--The projects referred to in 
        paragraph (1) are as follows:
                    (A) Lee county, florida.--Project for 
                shoreline protection, Lee County, Captiva 
                Island segment, Florida.
                    (B) Palm beach county, florida.--Project 
                for shoreline protection, Jupiter/Carlin, Ocean 
                Ridge, and Boca Raton North Beach segments, 
                Palm Beach County, Florida.
                    (C) Raritan bay and sandy hook bay, new 
                jersey.--Project for hurricane-flood 
                protection, Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New 
                Jersey.
                    (D) Fire island inlet, new york.--Project 
                for shoreline protection, Fire Island Inlet, 
                New York, between Gilgo State Park and Tobay 
                Beach to protect Ocean Parkway along the 
                Atlantic Ocean shoreline in Suffolk County, New 
                York.

SEC. 507. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE.

    The Secretary shall provide design and construction 
assistance to non-Federal interests for each of the following 
projects if the Secretary determines that the project is 
feasible:
            (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 multipurpose 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. 508. 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. 509. 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. For purposes of 
        this section, the navigation channel shall be deemed to 
        have been constructed or improved by non-Federal 
        interests.
            (3) East Fork, Calcasieu Pass, Louisiana.
            (4) Mississippi River Ship Channel, Chalmette Slip, 
        Louisiana.
            (5) Greenville Inner Harbor Channel, Mississippi.
            (6) New Madrid Harbor, Missouri. For purposes of 
        this section, the navigation channel shall be deemed to 
        have been constructed or improved by non-Federal 
        interests.
            (7) Providence Harbor Shipping Channel, Rhode 
        Island, from the vicinity of the Fox Point hurricane 
        barrier to the vicinity of the Francis Street bridge in 
        Providence, Rhode Island. For purposes of this section, 
        the navigation channel shall be deemed to have been 
        constructed or improved by non-Federal interests.
            (8) Matagorda Ship Channel, Point Comfort Turning 
        Basin, Texas.
            (9) Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Rincon Canal 
        System, Texas.
            (10) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas, connecting 
        channel to Mexico.
            (11) Blair Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Washington.
    (b) Completion of Assessment.--Not later than 6 months 
after receipt of a request from a 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. 510. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND PROTECTION 
                    PROGRAM.

    (a) Establishment.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a 
        pilot program to provide environmental assistance to 
        non-Federal interests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
            (2) Form.--The assistance shall be in the form of 
        design and construction assistance for water-related 
        environmental infrastructure and resource protection 
        and development projects affecting the Chesapeake Bay 
        estuary, 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 that may enhance the living 
        resources of the estuary.
    (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) Local Cooperation Agreement.--
            (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 the assistance.
            (2) Requirements.--Each local cooperation agreement 
        entered into under this subsection shall provide for--
                    (A) the development by the Secretary, in 
                consultation with appropriate Federal, State, 
                and local officials, of a facilities or 
                resource protection and development plan, 
                including appropriate engineering plans and 
                specifications and an estimate of expected 
                resource benefits; and
                    (B) the 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) 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, and 
                relocations 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 the total project 
                costs.
                    (B) Operation and maintenance costs.--The 
                non-Federal share of the costs of operation and 
                maintenance of activities carried out under an 
                agreement under this section shall be 100 
                percent.
    (e) Cooperation.--In carrying out this section, the 
Secretary shall cooperate with the heads of appropriate Federal 
agencies, including--
            (1) the Administrator of the Environmental 
        Protection Agency;
            (2) the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the 
        Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
        Administration;
            (3) the Secretary of the Interior, acting through 
        the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife 
        Service; and
            (4) the heads of such other Federal agencies and 
        agencies of a State or political subdivision of a State 
        as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
    (f) Project.--The Secretary shall establish at least 1 
project under this section in each of the States of Maryland, 
Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
    (g) Protection of Resources.--A project established under 
this section shall be carried out using such measures as are 
necessary to protect environmental, historic, and cultural 
resources.
    (h) 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.
    (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.

SEC. 511. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE SALMON SURVIVAL.

    (a) Salmon Survival Activities.--
            (1) In general.--The Secretary shall accelerate 
        ongoing research and development activities, and may 
        carry out or participate in additional research and 
        development activities, for the purpose of developing 
        innovative methods and technologies for improving the 
        survival of salmon, especially salmon in the Columbia 
        River Basin.
            (2) Accelerated activities.--Accelerated research 
        and development activities referred to in paragraph (1) 
        may include research and development related to--
                    (A) impacts from water resources projects 
                and other impacts on salmon life cycles;
                    (B) juvenile and adult salmon passage;
                    (C) light and sound guidance systems;
                    (D) surface-oriented collector systems;
                    (E) transportation mechanisms; and
                    (F) dissolved gas monitoring and abatement.
            (3) Additional activities.--Additional research and 
        development activities referred to in paragraph (1) may 
        include research and development related to--
                    (A) marine mammal predation on salmon;
                    (B) studies of juvenile salmon survival in 
                spawning and rearing areas;
                    (C) estuary and near-ocean juvenile and 
                adult salmon survival;
                    (D) impacts on salmon life cycles from 
                sources other than water resources projects; 
                and
                    (E) other innovative technologies and 
                actions intended to improve fish survival, 
                including the survival of resident fish.
            (4) Coordination.--The Secretary shall coordinate 
        any activities carried out under this subsection with 
        appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, 
        affected Indian tribes, and the Northwest Power 
        Planning Council.
            (5) 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 research and 
        development activities carried out under this 
        subsection, including any recommendations of the 
        Secretary concerning the research and development 
        activities.
            (6) Authorization of appropriations.--There is 
        authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 to carry out 
        research and development activities under paragraph 
        (3).
    (b) Advanced Turbine Development.--
            (1) In general.--In conjunction with the Secretary 
        of Energy, the Secretary shall accelerate efforts 
        toward developing innovative, efficient, and 
        environmentally safe hydropower turbines, including 
        design of ``fish-friendly'' turbines, for use on the 
        Columbia River hydrosystem.
            (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is 
        authorized to be appropriated $12,000,000 to carry out 
        this subsection.
    (c) Implementation.--Nothing in this section affects the 
authority of the Secretary to implement the results of the 
research and development carried out under this section or any 
other law.

SEC. 512. COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY FISHING ACCESS.

    Section 401(a) of the Act entitled ``An Act to establish 
procedures for review of tribal constitutions and bylaws or 
amendments thereto pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 
Stat. 987)'', approved November 1, 1988 (102 Stat. 2944), is 
amended--
            (1) by striking ``(a) All Federal'' and all that 
        follows through ``Columbia River Gorge Commission'' and 
        inserting the following:
    ``(a) Existing Federal Lands.--
            ``(1) In general.--All Federal lands that are 
        included within the 20 recommended treaty fishing 
        access sites set forth in the publication of the Corps 
        of Engineers entitled `Columbia River Treaty Fishing 
        Access Sites Post Authorization Change Report', dated 
        April 1995,''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following:
            ``(2) Boundary adjustments.--The Secretary of the 
        Army, in consultation with affected tribes, may make 
        such minor boundary adjustments to the lands referred 
        to in paragraph (1) as the Secretary determines are 
        necessary to carry out this title.''.

SEC. 513. GREAT LAKES CONFINED DISPOSAL FACILITIES.

    (a) Assessment.--Pursuant to the responsibilities of the 
Secretary under section 123 of the River and Harbor Act of 1970 
(33 U.S.C. 1293a), 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. 514. 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. 515. GREAT LAKES REMEDIAL ACTION PLANS AND SEDIMENT REMEDIATION.

    Section 401 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 
(33 U.S.C. 1268 note; 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 may provide 
        technical, planning, and engineering assistance to 
        State and local governments and nongovernmental 
        entities designated by a 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 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 projects of 
        promising technologies to remediate contaminated 
        sediments in freshwater coastal regions in the Great 
        Lakes basin. The Secretary shall conduct not fewer than 
        3 full-scale projects under this subsection.
            ``(2) Site selection for projects.--In selecting 
        the sites for the technology 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 and 
        Wisconsin.
            ``(3) Deadline for identifications.--The Secretary 
        shall--
                    ``(A) not later than 18 months after the 
                date of the enactment of this paragraph, 
                identify the sites and technologies for 
                projects under this subsection; and
                    ``(B) not later than 3 years after that 
                date, complete each such full-scale project.
            ``(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.
    ``(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 through 2000.''.

SEC. 516. SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may enter into cooperation 
agreements with non-Federal interests with respect to 
navigation projects, or other appropriate non-Federal entities, 
for the development of long-term management strategies for 
controlling sediments at such projects.
    (b) Contents of Strategies.--Each strategy developed under 
subsection (a) shall--
            (1) include assessments of 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) include a timetable for implementation of the 
        strategy; and
            (3) incorporate 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 
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with interested 
Federal agencies, States, and Indian tribes and provide an 
opportunity for public comment.
    (d) Dredged Material Disposal.--
            (1) 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 that could 
        accommodate as much as 250,000 cubic yards of dredged 
        material for the purpose of demonstrating the 
        feasibility of an underwater confined disposal pit as 
        an environmentally suitable method of containing 
        certain sediments.
            (2) Report.--The Secretary shall transmit to 
        Congress a report on the results of the study conducted 
        under paragraph (1), together with any recommendations 
        of the Secretary that may be developed in a strategy 
        under subsection (a).
    (e) Great Lakes Tributary Model.--
            (1) In general.--In consultation and coordination 
        with the Great Lakes States, the Secretary shall 
        develop a 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. Such model 
        may be developed as a part of a strategy developed 
        under subsection (a).
            (2) Requirements for models.--In developing a 
        tributary sediment transport model under this 
        subsection, the Secretary shall build on data and 
        monitoring information generated in earlier studies and 
        programs of the Great Lakes and their tributaries.
    (f) Great Lakes States Defined.--In this section, the term 
``Great Lakes States'' means the States of Illinois, Indiana, 
Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and 
Wisconsin.
    (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1998 through 2001.

SEC. 517. EXTENSION OF JURISDICTION OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION.

    The jurisdiction of the Mississippi River Commission, 
established by the 1st 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. 518. 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. 519. 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 
        determining the feasibility of the public-private 
        cooperative under subsection (a), the Secretary shall 
        provide 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 $3,000,000.
    (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. 520. 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. 521. EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS CENTER OF EXPERTISE EXPANSION.

    Using existing resources, the Secretary shall expand the 
Earthquake Preparedness Center of Expertise to address issues 
in the central United States by providing the necessary 
capability at an existing district office of the Corps of 
Engineers near the New Madrid fault.

SEC. 522. JACKSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may 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.
    (b) Cost Sharing.--The Federal cost of assistance provided 
under this section may not exceed $3,000,000. The non-Federal 
share of assistance provided under this section shall be 25 
percent.

SEC. 523. 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:
    ``(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. 524. HEBER SPRINGS, ARKANSAS.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall enter into an 
agreement with the city of Heber Springs, Arkansas, to provide 
3,522 acre-feet of water supply storage in Greers Ferry Lake, 
Arkansas, for municipal and industrial purposes, at no cost to 
the city.
    (b) Necessary Facilities.--The city of Heber Springs shall 
be responsible for 100 percent of the costs of construction, 
operation, and maintenance of any intake, transmission, 
treatment, or distribution facility necessary for utilization 
of the water supply.
    (c) Additional Water Supply Storage.--Any additional water 
supply storage required after the date of the enactment of this 
Act shall be contracted for and reimbursed by the city of Heber 
Springs, Arkansas.

SEC. 525. MORGAN POINT, ARKANSAS.

    The Secretary shall accept as in-kind contributions for the 
project for creation of fish and wildlife habitat at Morgan 
Point, Arkansas--
            (1) the items described as fish and wildlife 
        facilities and land in the Morgan Point Bendway Closure 
        Structure modification report for the project, dated 
        February 1994; and
            (2) fish stocking activities carried out by the 
        non-Federal interests for the project;

if the Secretary determines that the items and activities are 
compatible with the project.

SEC. 526. CALAVERAS COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.

    (a) Technical Assistance.--The Secretary may provide 
technical assistance to non-Federal interests, in cooperation 
with Federal and State agencies, for reclamation and water 
quality 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 subsection (a) shall be 50 percent; 
except that, with respect to projects located on lands owned by 
the United States, the Federal share shall be 100 percent.
    (d) Effect on Authority of Secretary of the Interior.--
Nothing in this section is intended to affect the authority of 
the Secretary of the Interior under title IV of the Surface 
Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et 
seq.).
    (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,500,000.

SEC. 527. FAULKNER ISLAND, CONNECTICUT.

    In consultation with the Director of the United States Fish 
and Wildlife Service, the Secretary shall design and construct 
shoreline protection measures for the coastline adjacent to the 
Faulkner Island Lighthouse, Connecticut, at a total cost of 
$4,500,000.

SEC. 528. EVERGLADES AND SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.

    (a) Definitions.--In this section, the following 
definitions apply:
            (1) Central and southern florida project.--The term 
        ``Central and Southern Florida Project'' means the 
        project for Central and Southern Florida authorized 
        under the heading ``central and southern florida'' in 
        section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 
        1176), and any modification to the project authorized 
        by law.
            (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the 
        Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, 
        established by Executive Order of the Governor dated 
        March 3, 1994.
            (3) Governor.--The term ``Governor'' means the 
        Governor of the State of Florida.
            (4) South florida ecosystem.--The term ``South 
        Florida ecosystem'' means the area consisting of the 
        lands and waters within the boundary of the South 
        Florida Water Management District, including the 
        Everglades, the Florida Keys, and the contiguous near-
        shore coastal waters of South Florida.
            (5) Task force.--The term ``Task Force'' means the 
        South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force 
        established by subsection (f).
    (b) Restoration Activities.--
            (1) Comprehensive plan.--
                    (A) Development.--
                            (i) Purpose.--The Secretary shall 
                        develop, as expeditiously as 
                        practicable, a proposed comprehensive 
                        plan for the purpose of restoring, 
                        preserving, and protecting the South 
                        Florida ecosystem. The comprehensive 
                        plan shall provide for the protection 
                        of water quality in, and the reduction 
                        of the loss of fresh water from, the 
                        Everglades. The comprehensive plan 
                        shall include such features as are 
                        necessary to provide for the water-
                        related needs of the region, including 
                        flood control, the enhancement of water 
                        supplies, and other objectives served 
                        by the Central and Southern Florida 
                        Project.
                            (ii) Considerations.--The 
                        comprehensive plan shall--
                                    (I) be developed by the 
                                Secretary in cooperation with 
                                the non-Federal project sponsor 
                                and in consultation with the 
                                Task Force; and
                                    (II) consider the 
                                conceptual framework specified 
                                in the report entitled 
                                ``Conceptual Plan for the 
                                Central and Southern Florida 
                                Project Restudy'', published by 
                                the Commission and approved by 
                                the Governor.
                    (B) Submission.--Not later than July 1, 
                1999, the Secretary shall--
                            (i) complete the feasibility phase 
                        of the Central and Southern Florida 
                        Project comprehensive review study as 
                        authorized by section 309(l) of the 
                        Water Resources Development Act of 1992 
                        (106 Stat. 4844), and by 2 resolutions 
                        of the Committee on Public Works and 
                        Transportation of the House of 
                        Representatives, dated September 24, 
                        1992; and
                            (ii) submit to Congress the plan 
                        developed under subparagraph (A)(i) 
                        consisting of a feasibility report and 
                        a programmatic environmental impact 
                        statement covering the proposed Federal 
                        action set forth in the plan.
                    (C) Additional studies and analyses.--
                Notwithstanding the completion of the 
                feasibility report under subparagraph (B), the 
                Secretary shall continue to conduct such 
                studies and analyses as are necessary, 
                consistent with subparagraph (A)(i).
            (2) Use of existing authority for unconstructed 
        project features.--The Secretary shall design and 
        construct any features of the Central and Southern 
        Florida Project that are authorized on the date of the 
        enactment of this Act or that may be implemented in 
        accordance with the Secretary's authority to modify an 
        authorized project, including features authorized under 
        sections 315 and 316, with funds that are otherwise 
        available, if the Secretary determines that the design 
        and construction--
                    (A) will accelerate the restoration, 
                preservation, and protection of the South 
                Florida ecosystem;
                    (B) will be generally consistent with the 
                conceptual framework described in paragraph 
                (1)(A)(ii)(II); and
                    (C) will be compatible with the overall 
                authorized purposes of the Central and Southern 
                Florida Project.
            (3) Critical restoration projects.--
                    (A) In general.--In addition to the 
                activities described in paragraphs (1) and (2), 
                if the Secretary, in cooperation with the non-
                Federal project sponsor and the Task Force, 
                determines that a restoration project for the 
                South Florida ecosystem will produce 
                independent, immediate, and substantial 
                restoration, preservation, and protection 
                benefits, and will be generally consistent with 
                the conceptual framework described in paragraph 
                (1)(A)(ii)(II), the Secretary shall proceed 
                expeditiously with the implementation of the 
                restoration project.
                    (B) Initiation of projects.--After 
                September 30, 1999, no new projects may be 
                initiated under subparagraph (A).
                    (C) Authorization of appropriations.--
                            (i) In general.--There is 
                        authorized to be appropriated to the 
                        Department of the Army to pay the 
                        Federal share of the cost of carrying 
                        out projects under subparagraph (A) 
                        $75,000,000 for the period consisting 
                        of fiscal years 1997 through 1999.
                            (ii) Federal share.--The Federal 
                        share of the cost of carrying out any 1 
                        project under subparagraph (A) shall be 
                        not more than $25,000,000.
            (4) General provisions.--
                    (A) Water quality.--In carrying out 
                activities described in this subsection and 
                sections 315 and 316, the Secretary--
                            (i) shall take into account the 
                        protection of water quality by 
                        considering applicable State water 
                        quality standards; and
                            (ii) may include in projects such 
                        features as are necessary to provide 
                        water to restore, preserve, and protect 
                        the South Florida ecosystem.
                    (B) Compliance with applicable law.--In 
                carrying out the activities described in this 
                subsection and subsection (c), the Secretary 
                shall comply with any applicable Federal law, 
                including the National Environmental Policy Act 
                of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and the 
                Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 
                et seq.).
                    (C) Public participation.--In developing 
                the comprehensive plan under paragraph (1) and 
                carrying out the activities described in this 
                subsection and subsection (c), the Secretary 
                shall provide for public review and comment on 
                the activities in accordance with applicable 
                Federal law.
    (c) Integration of Other Activities.--
            (1) In general.--In carrying out activities 
        described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall 
        integrate such activities with ongoing Federal and 
        State projects and activities, including--
                    (A) the project for the ecosystem 
                restoration of the Kissimmee River, Florida, 
                authorized by section 101 of the Water 
                Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 
                4802);
                    (B) the project for modifications to 
                improve water deliveries into Everglades 
                National Park authorized by section 104 of the 
                Everglades National Park Protection and 
                Expansion Act of 1989 (16 U.S.C. 410r-8);
                    (C) activities under the Florida Keys 
                National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act 
                (16 U.S.C. 1433 note; 104 Stat. 3089); and
                    (D) the Everglades Construction Project of 
                the State of Florida.
            (2) Statutory construction.--
                    (A) Existing authority.--Except as 
                otherwise expressly provided in this section, 
                nothing in this section affects any authority 
                in effect on the date of the enactment of this 
                Act, or any requirement of the authority, 
                relating to participation in restoration 
                activities in the South Florida ecosystem, 
                including the projects and activities specified 
                in paragraph (1), by--
                            (i) the Department of the Interior;
                            (ii) the Department of Commerce;
                            (iii) the Department of the Army;
                            (iv) the Environmental Protection 
                        Agency;
                            (v) the Department of Agriculture;
                            (vi) the State of Florida; and
                            (vii) the South Florida Water 
                        Management District.
                    (B) New authority.--Nothing in this section 
                confers any new regulatory authority on any 
                Federal or non-Federal entity that carries out 
                any activity authorized by this section.
    (d) Justification.--
            (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 209 of the 
        Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962-2) or any 
        other provision of law, in carrying out the activities 
        to restore, preserve, and protect the South Florida 
        ecosystem described in subsection (b), the Secretary 
        may determine that the activities--
                    (A) are justified by the environmental 
                benefits derived by the South Florida ecosystem 
                in general and the Everglades and Florida Bay 
                in particular; and
                    (B) shall not need further economic 
                justification if the Secretary determines that 
                the activities are cost-effective.
            (2) Applicability.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply 
        to any separable element intended to produce benefits 
        that are predominantly unrelated to the restoration, 
        preservation, and protection of the South Florida 
        ecosystem.
    (e) Cost Sharing.--
            (1) In general.--Except as provided in sections 315 
        and 316 and paragraph (2), the non-Federal share of the 
        cost of activities described in subsection (b) shall be 
        50 percent.
            (2) Water quality features.--
                    (A) In general.--Except as provided in 
                subparagraph (B), the non-Federal share of the 
                cost of project features to improve water 
                quality described in subsection (b) shall be 
                100 percent.
                    (B) Exception.--
                            (i) In general.--Subject to clause 
                        (ii), if the Secretary determines that 
                        a project feature to improve water 
                        quality is essential to Everglades 
                        restoration, the non-Federal share of 
                        the cost of the feature shall be 50 
                        percent.
                            (ii) Applicability.--Clause (i) 
                        shall not apply to any feature of the 
                        Everglades Construction Project of the 
                        State of Florida.
            (3) Operation and maintenance.--The operation and 
        maintenance of projects carried out under this section 
        shall be a non-Federal responsibility.
            (4) Credit.--Regardless of the date of acquisition, 
        the value of lands or interests in land acquired by 
        non-Federal interests for any activity described in 
        subsection (b) shall be included in the total cost of 
        the activity and credited against the non-Federal share 
        of the cost of the activity. Such value shall be 
        determined by the Secretary.
    (f) South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force.--
            (1) Establishment and membership.--There is 
        established the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration 
        Task Force, which shall consist of the following 
        members (or, in the case of a Federal agency, a 
        designee at the level of assistant secretary or an 
        equivalent level):
                    (A) The Secretary of the Interior, who 
                shall serve as chairperson.
                    (B) The Secretary of Commerce.
                    (C) The Secretary.
                    (D) The Attorney General.
                    (E) The Administrator of the Environmental 
                Protection Agency.
                    (F) The Secretary of Agriculture.
                    (G) The Secretary of Transportation.
                    (H) 1 representative of the Miccosukee 
                Tribe of Indians of Florida, to be appointed by 
                the Secretary of the Interior based on the 
                recommendations of the tribal chairman.
                    (I) 1 representative of the Seminole Tribe 
                of Florida, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
                the Interior based on the recommendations of 
                the tribal chairman.
                    (J) 2 representatives of the State of 
                Florida, to be appointed by the Secretary of 
                the Interior based on the recommendations of 
                the Governor.
                    (K) 1 representative of the South Florida 
                Water Management District, to be appointed by 
                the Secretary of the Interior based on the 
                recommendations of the Governor.
                    (L) 2 representatives of local government 
                in the State of Florida, to be appointed by the 
                Secretary of the Interior based on the 
                recommendations of the Governor.
            (2) Duties of task force.--The Task Force--
                    (A) shall consult with, and provide 
                recommendations to, the Secretary during 
                development of the comprehensive plan under 
                subsection (b)(1);
                    (B) shall coordinate the development of 
                consistent policies, strategies, plans, 
                programs, projects, activities, and priorities 
                for addressing the restoration, preservation, 
                and protection of the South Florida ecosystem;
                    (C) shall exchange information regarding 
                programs, projects, and activities of the 
                agencies and entities represented on the Task 
                Force to promote ecosystem restoration and 
                maintenance;
                    (D) shall establish a Florida-based working 
                group which shall include representatives of 
                the agencies and entities represented on the 
                Task Force as well as other governmental 
                entities as appropriate for the purpose of 
                formulating, recommending, coordinating, and 
                implementing the policies, strategies, plans, 
                programs, projects, activities, and priorities 
                of the Task Force;
                    (E) may, and the working group described in 
                subparagraph (D), may--
                            (i) establish such advisory bodies 
                        as are necessary to assist the Task 
                        Force in its duties, including public 
                        policy and scientific issues; and
                            (ii) select as an advisory body any 
                        entity, such as the Commission, that 
                        represents a broad variety of private 
                        and public interests;
                    (F) shall facilitate the resolution of 
                interagency and intergovernmental conflicts 
                associated with the restoration of the South 
                Florida ecosystem among agencies and entities 
                represented on the Task Force;
                    (G) shall coordinate scientific and other 
                research associated with the restoration of the 
                South Florida ecosystem;
                    (H) shall provide assistance and support to 
                agencies and entities represented on the Task 
                Force in their restoration activities;
                    (I) shall prepare an integrated financial 
                plan and recommendations for coordinated budget 
                requests for the funds proposed to be expended 
                by agencies and entities represented on the 
                Task Force for the restoration, preservation, 
                and protection of the South Florida ecosystem; 
                and
                    (J) shall submit a biennial report to 
                Congress that summarizes--
                            (i) the activities of the Task 
                        Force;
                            (ii) the policies, strategies, 
                        plans, programs, projects, activities, 
                        and priorities planned, developed, or 
                        implemented for the restoration of the 
                        South Florida ecosystem; and
                            (iii) progress made toward the 
                        restoration.
            (3) Procedures and advice.--
                    (A) Public participation.--
                            (i) In general.--The Task Force 
                        shall implement procedures to 
                        facilitate public participation in the 
                        advisory process, including providing 
                        advance notice of meetings, providing 
                        adequate opportunity for public input 
                        and comment, maintaining appropriate 
                        records, and making a record of the 
                        proceedings of meetings available for 
                        public inspection.
                            (ii) Oversight.--The Secretary of 
                        the Interior shall ensure that the 
                        procedures described in clause (i) are 
                        adopted and implemented and that the 
                        records described in clause (i) are 
                        accurately maintained and available for 
                        public inspection.
                    (B) Advisors to the task force and working 
                group.--The Task Force or the working group 
                described in paragraph (2)(D) may seek advice 
                and input from any interested, knowledgeable, 
                or affected party as the Task Force or working 
                group, respectively, determines necessary to 
                perform the duties described in paragraph (2).
                    (C) Application of the federal advisory 
                committee act.--
                            (i) Task force and working group.--
                        The Task Force and the working group 
                        shall not be considered advisory 
                        committees under the Federal Advisory 
                        Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
                            (ii) Advisors.--Seeking advice and 
                        input under subparagraph (B) shall not 
                        be subject to the Federal Advisory 
                        Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.).
            (4) Compensation.--A member of the Task Force shall 
        receive no compensation for the service of the member 
        on the Task Force.
            (5) Travel expenses.--Travel expenses incurred by a 
        member of the Task Force in the performance of services 
        for the Task Force shall be paid by the agency, tribe, 
        or government that the member represents.

SEC. 529. TAMPA, FLORIDA.

    The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement under 
section 229 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. 530. 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, including 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--
            (1) sediment flow into Deep River, Turkey Creek, 
        and other tributaries;
            (2) control of sediment quality in Lake George;
            (3) flooding problems;
            (4) the safety of the Lake George Dam; and
            (5) watershed management.

SEC. 531. SOUTHERN AND EASTERN KENTUCKY.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish 
a program for providing environmental assistance to non-Federal 
interests in southern and eastern Kentucky.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance 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 southern and eastern Kentucky, 
including projects for wastewater treatment and related 
facilities, water supply and related facilities, and surface 
water resource protection and development.
    (c) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
provide assistance for a project under this section only if the 
project is publicly owned.
    (d) 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 
                officials, of a facilities development plan or 
                resource protection plan, including appropriate 
                plans and specifications.
                    (B) Legal and institutional structures.--
                Establishment of such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure 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. The Federal 
                share may be in the form of grants or 
                reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for design work.--The non-
                Federal interest shall receive credit for the 
                reasonable costs of design work completed by 
                such interest before entering into the 
                agreement with the Secretary.
                    (C) Credit for certain financing costs.--In 
                the event of a delay 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.
                    (D) 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 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.
                    (E) Operation and maintenance.--The non-
                Federal share of operation and maintenance 
                costs for projects constructed under an 
                agreement entered into under this subsection 
                shall be 100 percent.
    (e) 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 that would otherwise apply to a project to 
be carried out with assistance provided under this section.
    (f) 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.
    (g) Southern and Eastern Kentucky Defined.--In 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.
    (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.

SEC. 532. COASTAL WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECTS, LOUISIANA.

    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), upon 
        approval of the conservation plan under section 304 and 
        a determination by the Secretary that a reduction in 
        the non-Federal share is warranted, amounts made 
        available in accordance with section 306 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. 533. SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA.

    (a) Flood Control.--The Secretary shall 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 dates of 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).
    (d) Additional Obligations.--No funds may be obligated in 
excess of the amount authorized by subsection (c) for the 
projects for flood control and improvements to rainfall 
drainage systems authorized by subsection (a) until the Corps 
of Engineers determines that the additional work to be carried 
out with such funds is technically sound, environmentally 
acceptable, and economic, as applicable.

SEC. 534. ASSATEAGUE ISLAND, MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA.

    (a) 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 shoreline restoration feature. The Secretary shall allocate 
costs for the project feature pursuant to section 111 of the 
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i; 82 Stat. 735).
    (b) Coordination.--In carrying out the project under this 
section, 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.
    (c) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
carry out this section $35,000,000.

SEC. 535. CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND.

    The Secretary may 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. 536. WILLIAM JENNINGS RANDOLPH ACCESS ROAD, GARRETT COUNTY, 
                    MARYLAND.

    The Secretary shall transfer up to $600,000 to the State of 
Maryland for use by the State in constructing an access road to 
the William Jennings Randolph Lake in Garrett County, Maryland.

SEC. 537. POPLAR ISLAND, MARYLAND.

    The Secretary shall carry out a project for the beneficial 
use of dredged material at Poplar Island, Maryland, 
substantially in accordance with, and subject to the conditions 
described in, the report of the Secretary dated September 3, 
1996, at a total cost of $307,000,000, with an estimated 
Federal cost of $230,000,000 and an estimated non-Federal cost 
of $77,000,000. The project shall be carried out under the 
policies and cooperative agreement requirements of section 204 
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 
2326), except that subsection (e) of such section shall not 
apply to the project authorized by this section.

SEC. 538. 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. 539. RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR MARYLAND, PENNSYLVANIA, AND WEST 
                    VIRGINIA.

    (a) In General.--
            (1) Technical assistance.--The Secretary may 
        provide technical assistance to non-Federal interests, 
        in cooperation with Federal and State agencies, for 
        reclamation and water quality 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 subsection (a)(1) shall be 50 
percent; except that, with respect to projects located on lands 
owned by the United States, the Federal share shall be 100 
percent.
    (c) Effect on Authority of Secretary of the Interior.--
Nothing in this section is intended to affect the authority of 
the Secretary of the Interior under title IV of the Surface 
Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et 
seq.).
    (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,500,000 for 
projects undertaken under subsection (a)(1)(A) and $1,500,000 
for projects undertaken under subsection (a)(1)(B).

SEC. 540. CONTROL OF AQUATIC PLANTS, MICHIGAN, PENNSYLVANIA, AND 
                    VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA.

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

SEC. 541. 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 to carry out this section $1,000,000.

SEC. 542. LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER, MINNESOTA.

    (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 the construction of the facility under 
subsection (a) $10,000,000.

SEC. 543. 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 damage, 
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 Agreements.--In conducting the study and 
developing the strategy under this section, the Secretary may 
enter into cooperation agreements to provide financial 
assistance to appropriate Federal, State, and local government 
agencies, including assistance 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. 544. COLDWATER RIVER WATERSHED, MISSISSIPPI.

    Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Secretary shall initiate all remaining work 
associated with the Coldwater River Watershed Demonstration 
Erosion Control Project, as authorized by the Act entitled ``An 
Act making appropriations to provide productive employment for 
hundreds of thousands of jobless Americans, to hasten or 
initiate Federal projects and construction of lasting value to 
the Nation and its citizens, and to provide humanitarian 
assistance to the indigent for fiscal year 1983, and for other 
purposes'', approved March 24, 1983 (97 Stat. 13).

SEC. 545. NATCHEZ BLUFFS, MISSISSIPPI.

    The Secretary shall carry out the project for bluff 
stabilization, Natchez Bluffs, Natchez, Mississippi, 
substantially in accordance with the Natchez Bluffs Study, 
dated September 1985, the Natchez Bluffs Study: Supplement I, 
dated June 1990, and the Natchez Bluffs Study: Supplement II, 
dated December 1993, 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. The project shall be carried out in 
the portions of the bluffs described in the studies specified 
in the preceding sentence as Clifton Avenue, area 3; Bluff 
above Silver Street, area 6; Bluff above Natchez Under-the-
Hill, area 7; and Madison Street to State Street, area 4.

SEC. 546. 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 
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. 547. ST. CHARLES COUNTY, MISSOURI, FLOOD PROTECTION.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
(including any 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 the national 
flood insurance program established under chapter 1 of the 
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4011 et seq.) 
suspended, revoked, or otherwise affected solely due to that 
county's or community's 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) Permits.--The permit issued under section 404 of the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344) numbered 
P-1972, authorizing the reshaping and realignment of an 
existing levee, shall be considered adequate to allow the 
raising of levees under subsection (a).

SEC. 548. 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. 549. LIBBY DAM, MONTANA.

    (a) In General.--In accordance with section 103(c)(1) of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 
2213(c)(1)), the Secretary shall--
            (1) complete the construction and installation of 
        generating units 6 through 8 at Libby Dam, Montana; and
            (2) remove the partially constructed haul bridge 
        over the Kootenai River, Montana.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $16,000,000. Such 
sums shall remain available until expended.

SEC. 550. 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. 551. HUDSON RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION, NEW YORK.

    (a) Habitat Restoration.--The Secretary shall expedite the 
feasibility study of the Hudson River Habitat Restoration, 
Hudson River Basin, New York, and may carry out not fewer than 
4 projects for habitat restoration in the Hudson River Basin, 
to the extent the Secretary determines such work to be 
advisable and technically feasible. Such projects shall be 
designed to--
            (1) assess and improve habitat value and 
        environmental outputs of recommended projects;
            (2) 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 of 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. 552. NEW YORK CITY WATERSHED.

    (a) Environmental Assistance Program.--
            (1) Establishment.--The Secretary shall establish a 
        program for providing environmental assistance to non-
        Federal interests in the New York City Watershed.
            (2) Form of assistance.--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 that preserve and enhance the 
        economic and social character of the communities in the 
        New York City Watershed.
            (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.
                    (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 communities in the New York 
                City Watershed 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 Federal share may be in the form of grants 
        or reimbursements of project costs.
            (2) Credit for design work.--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.
            (3) Credit for interest.--In the event of a delay 
        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.
            (4) 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 publicly owned or controlled lands), 
        but not to exceed 25 percent of total project costs.
            (5) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal 
        share of operation and maintenance costs for projects 
        constructed with assistance provided under this section 
        shall be 100 percent.
    (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.--In 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, New York, that 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 $22,500,000.

SEC. 553. NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may make capital 
improvements to the New York State Canal System.
    (b) Agreements.--The Secretary, with the consent of 
appropriate local and State entities, shall 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 $8,000,000.

SEC. 554. ORCHARD BEACH, BRONX, NEW YORK.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for 
shoreline protection, Orchard Beach, Bronx, New York, and, if 
the Secretary determines that the project is feasible, may 
carry out the project, at a maximum Federal cost of $5,200,000.

SEC. 555. DREDGED MATERIAL CONTAINMENT FACILITY FOR PORT OF NEW YORK-
                    NEW JERSEY.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may 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.
    (b) Cost Sharing.--The costs associated with feasibility 
studies, design, engineering, and construction under this 
section shall be shared with the non-Federal interest in 
accordance with section 101 of the Water Resources Development 
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211).
    (c) Public Benefit.--After the facility constructed under 
subsection (a) has been filled to capacity with dredged 
material, the Secretary shall maintain the facility for the 
public benefit.

SEC. 556. 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) as of the date of the enactment of this Act, 
        lies between the southerly high water line of Anable 
        Basin (also known as the ``11th Street Basin'') and the 
        northerly high water line of Newtown Creek; and
            (3) extends from the high water line (as of such 
        date of enactment) 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. 557. JAMESTOWN DAM AND PIPESTEM DAM, NORTH DAKOTA.

    (a) Revisions to Water Control Manuals.--In consultation 
with the States of North Dakota and South Dakota and the James 
River Water Development District, the Secretary shall review 
and consider revisions to the water control manuals for the 
Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam, North Dakota, to modify 
operation of the dams so as to reduce the magnitude and 
duration of flooding and inundation of land located within the 
10-year floodplain along the James River in North Dakota and 
South Dakota.
    (b) Feasibility Study.--
            (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the 
        date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
        shall--
                    (A) complete a study to determine the 
                feasibility of providing flood protection for 
                the land referred to in subsection (a); and
                    (B) submit a report on the study to 
                Congress.
            (2) Considerations.--In carrying out paragraph (1), 
        the Secretary shall consider all reasonable project-
        related and other options.

SEC. 558. NORTHEASTERN OHIO.

    The Secretary may provide technical assistance to local 
interests for 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 50 percent.

SEC. 559. OHIO RIVER GREENWAY.

    (a) Expedited Completion of Study.--The Secretary shall 
expedite the completion of the study for a project 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. GRAND LAKE, OKLAHOMA.

    (a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry out and 
complete a study of flooding 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 that 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 may 
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 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.
            (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. 561. 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.--
            ``(1) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost 
        of the activities conducted under the cooperative 
        agreement entered into under subsection (a)--
                    ``(A) shall be 75 percent; and
                    ``(B) may be in the form of grants or 
                reimbursements of project costs.
            ``(2) Non-federal share.--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, as determined by the Secretary.''; 
        and
            (2) in subsection (c) by striking ``$5,500,000'' 
        and inserting ``$11,000,000''.

SEC. 562. 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 
modification will provide environmental restoration benefits in 
meeting instream flow needs in the Susquehanna River basin.

SEC. 563. HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND.

    (a) Project Authorization.--
            (1) Determination.--The Secretary shall determine 
        the advisability and necessity of making modernization 
        and efficiency improvements to the hopper dredge 
        McFarland. In making such determination, the Secretary 
        shall--
                    (A) assess the need for returning the 
                dredge to active service;
                    (B) determine whether the McFarland should 
                be returned to active service or the reserve 
                fleet after the potential improvements are 
                completed and paid for; and
                    (C) establish minimum standards of dredging 
                service to be met in areas served by the 
                McFarland while the dredge is undergoing 
                improvements.
            (2) Authorization.--If the Secretary determines 
        under paragraph (1) that such modernization and 
        efficiency improvements are advisable and necessary, 
        the Secretary may carry out the modernization and 
        efficiency improvements. The Secretary may carry out 
        such improvements only at the Philadelphia Naval 
        Shipyard, Pennsylvania.
    (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000.

SEC. 564. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA.

    (a) Water Works Restoration.--
            (1) In general.--Upon completion of a report by the 
        Corps of Engineers that such work is technically sound, 
        environmentally acceptable, and economic, as 
        applicable, 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.
    (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 rehabilitation of 
        the Schuylkill Navigation Canal at Manayunk.
            (2) Limitation on federal share.--The Federal share 
        of the cost of the rehabilitation under paragraph (1) 
        shall not exceed $300,000 for each fiscal year.
            (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.--Upon completion of a report by the 
        Corps of Engineers that such work is technically sound, 
        environmentally acceptable, and economic, as 
        applicable, the Secretary may provide technical, 
        planning, design, and construction assistance for the 
        Schuylkill River Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
            (2) Funding.--There is authorized to be 
        appropriated to carry out this subsection $2,700,000.
    (d) Pennypack Park.--
            (1) Assistance.--Upon completion of a report by the 
        Corps of Engineers that such work is technically sound, 
        environmentally acceptable, and economic, as 
        applicable, the Secretary may 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 to carry out this subsection $15,000,000.
    (e) Frankford Dam.--
            (1) Cooperation agreements.--The Secretary may 
        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 to carry out this subsection $900,000.

SEC. 565. 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. 566. SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

    (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary may establish 
a pilot program for providing environmental assistance to non-
Federal interests in southeastern Pennsylvania.
    (b) Form of Assistance.--Assistance 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 southeastern Pennsylvania, 
including projects for waste water treatment and related 
facilities, water supply and related facilities, and surface 
water resource protection and development.
    (c) Public Ownership Requirement.--The Secretary may 
provide assistance for a project under this section only if the 
project is publicly owned.
    (d) 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 such legal and institutional 
                structures as are necessary to ensure 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 
                Federal share may be in the form of grants or 
                reimbursements of project costs.
                    (B) Credit for design work.--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.
                    (C) Credit for interest.--In the event of a 
                delay 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.
                    (D) 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.
                    (E) Operation and maintenance.--The non-
                Federal share of operation and maintenance 
                costs for projects constructed with assistance 
                provided under this section shall be 100 
                percent.
    (e) 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 that would otherwise apply to a project to 
be carried out with assistance provided under this section.
    (f) 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.
    (g) Southeastern Pennsylvania Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``southeastern Pennsylvania'' means Philadelphia, 
Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, 
Pennsylvania.
    (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000.

SEC. 567. 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 develop a strategy, for using wetland restoration, soil and 
water conservation practices, and nonstructural measures to 
reduce flood damage, 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 $8,000,000.
            (2) The Susquehanna River watershed upstream of the 
        Chemung River, New York, at an estimated Federal cost 
        of $5,000,000.
    (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 may 
enter into cooperation agreements to provide financial 
assistance to appropriate Federal, State, and local government 
agencies, including assistance 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. 568. WILLS CREEK, HYNDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA.

    The Secretary may carry out a project for flood control, 
Wills Creek, Borough of Hyndman, Pennsylvania, at an estimated 
total cost of $5,000,000.

SEC. 569. 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. 570. DREDGED MATERIAL CONTAINMENT FACILITY FOR PORT OF PROVIDENCE, 
                    RHODE ISLAND.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may 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 Providence, Rhode Island.
    (b) Cost Sharing.--The costs associated with feasibility 
studies, design, engineering, and construction shall be shared 
with the non-Federal interest in accordance with section 101 of 
the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2211).
    (c) Public Benefit.--After the facility constructed under 
subsection (a) has been filled to capacity with dredged 
material, the Secretary shall maintain the facility for the 
public benefit.

SEC. 571. QUONSET POINT-DAVISVILLE, RHODE ISLAND.

    The Secretary shall replace the bulkhead between piers 1 
and 2 at the Quonset Point-Davisville Industrial Park, Rhode 
Island, at a total cost of $1,350,000, with an estimated 
Federal cost of $1,012,500 and an estimated non-Federal cost of 
$337,500. In conjunction with this project, the Secretary shall 
install high mast lighting at pier 2 at a total cost of 
$300,000, with an estimated Federal cost of $225,000 and an 
estimated non-Federal cost of $75,000.

SEC. 572. EAST RIDGE, TENNESSEE.

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

SEC. 573. MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE.

    The Secretary may 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. 574. TENNESSEE RIVER, HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE.

    The Secretary shall conduct a study for a project for bank 
stabilization, Tennessee River, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 
and, if the Secretary determines that the project is feasible, 
may carry out the project, at a maximum Federal cost of 
$7,500,000.

SEC. 575. 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 
        Basin, Texas, authorized by section 203 of the Flood 
        Control Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1258);
            (2) 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); and
            (3) 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).

SEC. 576. 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. 577. TANGIER ISLAND, VIRGINIA.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary shall 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.
    (b) Cost-Benefit Ratio.--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. 578. PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON.

    (a) Provision of Technical Assistance.--The Secretary shall 
provide technical assistance to Pierce County, Washington, to 
address measures that are necessary to ensure 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).
    (b) Purpose of Assistance.--The purpose of the assistance 
under this section shall be to provide a review of the 
requirements of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 
1989 (25 U.S.C. 1773 et seq.; 103 Stat. 83) and standards for 
project maintenance and vegetation management used by the 
Secretary in order to determine eligibility for levee 
rehabilitation assistance and, if appropriate, to amend such 
standards as needed to make non-Federal levees eligible for 
assistance that may be necessary as a result of future 
flooding.

SEC. 579. GREENBRIER RIVER BASIN, WEST VIRGINIA, FLOOD PROTECTION.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may 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 such communities a level of 
protection against flooding sufficient to reduce future losses 
to such 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 floodproofing.
            (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) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $12,000,000.

SEC. 580. LOWER MUD RIVER, MILTON, WEST VIRGINIA.

    The Secretary shall conduct a limited reevaluation of 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 may carry out the project.

SEC. 581. WEST VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA FLOOD CONTROL.

    (a) In General.--The Secretary may design and construct 
flood control measures in the Cheat and Tygart River Basins, 
West Virginia, and the Lower Allegheny, Lower Monongahela, West 
Branch Susquehanna, and Juniata 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 a 100-year level of flood protection.
    (b) Priority Communities.--In carrying out this section, 
the Secretary shall give priority to the communities of--
            (1) Parsons and Rowlesburg, West Virginia, in the 
        Cheat River Basin;
            (2) Bellington and Phillipi, West Virginia, in the 
        Tygart River Basin;
            (3) Connellsville, Pennsylvania, in the Lower 
        Monongahela River Basin;
            (4) Benson, Hooversville, Clymer, and New 
        Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lower Allegheny River 
        Basin;
            (5) Patton, Barnesboro, Coalport, and Spangler, 
        Pennsylvania, in the West Branch Susquehanna River 
        Basin; and
            (6) Bedford, Linds Crossings, and Logan Township in 
        the Juniata River Basin.
    (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
to be appropriated to carry out this section $12,000,000.

SEC. 582. SITE DESIGNATION.

    Section 102(c)(4) of the Marine Protection, Research, and 
Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1412(c)(4)) is amended--
            (1) by inserting after ``for a site'' the 
        following: ``(other than the site located off the coast 
        of Newport Beach, California, which is known as `LA-
        3')''; and
            (2) by adding at the end the following: ``Beginning 
        January 1, 2000, no permit for dumping pursuant to this 
        Act or authorization for dumping under section 103(e) 
        shall be issued for the site located off the coast of 
        Newport Beach, California, which is known as `LA-3', 
        unless such site has received a final designa
    tion pursuant to this subsection or an alternative site has 
been
    selected pursuant to section 103(b).''.

SEC. 583. LONG ISLAND SOUND.

    Section 119(e) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 
(33 U.S.C. 1269(e)) is amended by striking ``1996'' each place 
it appears and inserting ``2001''.

SEC. 584. WATER MONITORING STATION.

    (a) Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide assistance to 
non-Federal interests for reconstruction of the water 
monitoring station on the North Fork of the Flathead River, 
Montana.
    (b) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
carry out this section $50,000.

SEC. 585. OVERFLOW MANAGEMENT FACILITY.

    (a) Assistance.--The Secretary shall provide assistance to 
the Narragansett Bay Commission for the construction of a 
combined river overflow management facility in Rhode Island.
    (b) Funding.--There is authorized to be appropriated to 
carry out this section $30,000,000.

SEC. 586. PRIVATIZATION OF INFRASTRUCTURE ASSETS.

    (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the provisions of title II 
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281 et 
seq.), Executive Order 12803, or any other law or authority, an 
entity that received Federal grant assistance for an 
infrastructure asset under the Federal Water Pollution Control 
Act shall not be required to repay any portion of the grant 
upon the lease or concession of the asset only if--
            (1) ownership of the asset remains with the entity 
        that received the grant; and
            (2) the Administrator of the Environmental 
        Protection Agency determines that the lease or 
        concession furthers the purposes of such Act and 
        approves the lease or concession.
    (b) Limitation.--The Administrator shall not approve a 
total of more than 5 leases and concessions under this section.

 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),''.
    And the House agree to the same.

                                   Bud Shuster,
                                   Don Young,
                                   Sherwood Boehlert,
                                   James L. Oberstar,
                                   Robert A. Borski,
                                 Managers on the Part of the House.

                                   John H. Chafee,
                                   John Warner,
                                   Bob Smith,
                                   Daniel Patrick Moynihan,
                                Managers of the Part of the Senate.
       JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE

      The managers on the part of the House and the Senate at 
the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on 
the amendment of the House to the bill (S. 640), 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, submit the following 
joint statement to the House and the Senate in explanation of 
the effect of the action agreed upon by the managers and 
recommended in the accompanying conference report:
      The House amendment struck all of the Senate bill after 
the enacting clause and inserted a substitute text.
      The Senate recedes from its disagreement to the amendment 
of the House with an amendment that is a substitute for the 
Senate bill and the House amendment. The differences between 
the Senate bill, the House amendment, and the substitute agreed 
to in conference are noted below, except for clerical 
corrections, conforming changes made necessary by agreements 
reached by the conferees, and minor drafting and clerical 
changes.

                   Title I--Water Resources Projects

                    sec. 101. project authorizations

101(a) Projects with Chief's reports
      101(a)(1) American River Watershed, California.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(1), Senate Sec. 101(b)(3)--Senate recedes with an 
amendment to paragraphs (A) & (D).
      101(a)(2) Humboldt Harbor and Bay, California.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(6), Senate Sec. 101(a)(1)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(3) Marin County Shoreline, San Rafael, 
California.--House Sec. 101(a)(5), Senate Sec. 101(a)(2)--
Senate recedes with an amendment.
      101(a)(4) Port of Long Beach (Deepening), California.--
House Sec. 101(b)(5), Senate Sec. 104(d)--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.
      101(a)(5) San Lorenzo River, California.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(2), Senate Sec. 101(a)(3)--House recedes with an 
amendment.
      101(a)(6) Santa Barbara Harbor, California.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(3), Senate Sec. 101(a)(4)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(7) Santa Monica Breakwater, California.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(4), Senate Sec. 101(b)(4)--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      101(a)(8) Anacostia River and Tributaries, District of 
Columbia and Maryland.--House Sec. 101(a)(7), Senate 
Sec. 101(a)(5)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(9) Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, St. Johns 
County, Florida.--House Sec. 101(a)(8), Senate Sec. 101(a)(6)--
Senate recedes.
      101(a)(10) Cedar Hammock (Wares Creek), Florida.--House 
Sec. 535, no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      101(a)(11) Lower Savannah River Basin, Georgia and South 
Carolina.--House Sec. 101(b)(11), Senate Sec. 101(b)(5)--House 
recedes with an amendment.
      101(a)(12) Lake Michigan, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(9), Senate Sec. 101(a)(7)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(13) Kentucky Lock and Dam, Tennessee River, 
Kentucky.--House Sec. 101(a)(10), Senate Sec. 101(a)(8)--Senate 
recedes.
      101(a)(14) Pond Creek, Jefferson County, Kentucky.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(11), Senate Sec. 101(a)(9)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(15) Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland, 
Kentucky.--House Sec. 101(a)(12), Senate Sec. 101(a)(10)--
Senate recedes.
      101(a)(16) Port Fourchon, LaFourche Parish, Louisiana.--
House Sec. 101(a)(13), Senate Sec. 101(a)(11)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(17) West Bank of the Mississippi River, New 
Orleans (East of Harvey Canal), Louisiana.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(14), Senate Sec. 101(a)(12)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(18) Blue River Basin, Kansas City, Missouri.--No 
comparable House or Senate section.
      101(a)(19) Wood River, Grand Island, Nebraska.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(15), Senate Sec. 101(a)(14)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(20) Las Cruces, New Mexico.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(16), Senate Sec. 101(b)(9)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(21) Atlantic Coast of Long Island, New York.--
House Sec. 101(a)(17), Senate Sec. 101(a)(15)--House recedes 
with an amendment.
      101(a)(22) Cape Fear-Northeast (Cape Fear) Rivers, North 
Carolina.--House Sec. 101(b)(13), Senate Sec. 101(b)(10)--House 
recedes with an amendment.
      101(a)(23) Wilmington Harbor, Cape Fear River, North 
Carolina.--House Sec. 101(b)(18), Senate Sec. 101(a)(16)--
Senate recedes.
      101(a)(24) Duck Creek, Cincinnati, Ohio.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(19), Senate Sec. 101(a)(17)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(25) Willamette River Temperature Control, McKenzie 
Subbasin, Oregon.--House Sec. 101(a)(20), Senate Sec. 222--
Senate recedes.
      101(a)(26) Rio Grande de Arecibo, Puerto Rico.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(21), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(27) Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.--House 
Sec. 101(a)(22), Senate Sec. 101(b)(11)--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(28) Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek, Sioux Falls, 
South Dakota.--House Sec. 101(a)(23), Senate Sec. 101(a)(18)--
Senate recedes.
      101(a)(29) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Aransas National 
Wildlife Refuge, Texas.--House Sec. 101(a)(25)--no comparable 
Senate section--Senate recedes.
      101(a)(30) Houston-Galveston Navigation Channels, 
Texas.--House Sec. 101(a)(26), Senate Sec. 101(a)(19)--House 
recedes with an amendment.
      101(a)(31) Marmet Lock, Kanawha River, West Virginia.--
House Sec. 101(a)(27), Senate Sec. 101(a)(21)--Senate recedes.
101(b) Projects subject to report
      The conference report includes project authorizations for 
which the Chief of Engineers has not yet completed a final 
report, but for which such reports are anticipated by December 
31, 1996. These projects have been included in order to assure 
that projects anticipated to satisfy the necessary technical 
documentation by December 31, 1996 are not delayed until the 
next authorization bill. The Corps of Engineers has advised in 
each case that the final reports can be completed by the end of 
1996. The Corps is directed to expedite final review on these 
projects so that further congressional action will not be 
necessary.
      101(b)(1) Chignik, Alaska.--House Sec. 101(b)(1), Senate 
Sec. 101(b)(1)--House recedes.
      101(b)(2) Cook Inlet, Alaska.--House Sec. 101(b)(2), 
Senate Sec. 101(b)(2)--House recedes.
      101(b)(3) St. Paul Island Harbor, St. Paul, Alaska.--
House Sec. 101(b)(3), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      101(b)(4) Norco Bluffs, Riverside County, California.--
House Sec. 101(b)(4), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      101(b)(5) Terminus Dam, Kaweah River, California.--House 
Sec. 101(b)(6), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      101(b)(6) Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach, Delaware.--
House Sec. 101(b)(7), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      101(b)(7) Brevard County, Florida.--House Sec. 101(b)(8), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      101(b)(8) Lake Worth Inlet, Florida.--House 
Sec. 101(b)(10), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.
      101(b)(9) Miami Harbor Channel, Florida.--House 
Sec. 101(b)(9), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      101(b)(10) New Harmony, Indiana.--Senate Sec. 101(b)(6), 
no comparable House section--House recedes with an amendment.
      101(b)(11) Westwego to Harvey Canal, Louisiana.--House 
Sec. 337, Senate Sec. 102(a)--House recedes with an amendment.
      101(b)(12) Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, Maryland and 
Delaware.--Senate Sec. 101(b)(7), no comparable House section--
House recedes with an amendment.
      101(b)(13) Absecon Island, New Jersey.--House 
Sec. 101(b)(12), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.

                 sec. 102. small flood control projects

      House Sec. 102(a), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      102(1) South Upland, San Bernardino County, California.--
House Sec. 102(a)(1), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      102(2) Birds, Lawrence County, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(2), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(3) Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(3), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(4) Embarras River, Villa Grove, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(4), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(5) Frankfort, Will County, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(5), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(6) Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(6), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(7) Vermillion River, Demonade Park, Lafayette, 
Louisiana.--House Sec. 102(a)(7), no comparable Senate 
section--Senate recedes.
      102(8) Vermillion River, Quail Hollow Subdivision, 
Lafayette, Louisiana.--House Sec. 102(a)(8), no comparable 
Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(9) Kawkawlin River, Bay County, Michigan.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(9), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(10) Whitney Drain, Arenac County, Michigan.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(10), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(11) Festus and Crystal City, Missouri.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(11), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(12) Kimmswick, Missouri.--House Sec. 102(a)(12), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(13) River Des Peres, St. Louis County, Missouri.--
House Sec. 102(a)(13), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      102(14) Malta, Montana.--Senate Sec. 215, no comparable 
House section--House recedes with an amendment.
      102(15) Buffalo Creek, Erie County, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(14), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(16) Cazenovia Creek, Erie County, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(15), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(17) Cheektowaga, Erie County, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(16), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(18) Fulmer Creek, Village of Mohawk, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(17), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(19) Moyer Creek, Village of Frankfort, New York.--
House Sec. 102(a)(18), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      102(20) Sauquoit Creek, Whitesboro, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(19), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(21) Steele Creek, Village of Ilion, New York.--House 
Sec. 102(a)(20), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      102(22) Willamette River, Oregon.--House Sec. 102(a)(21), 
Senate Sec. 104(t)--Senate recedes.

              sec. 103. small bank stabilization projects

      House Sec. 103, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      103(1) St. Joseph River, Indiana.--House Sec. 103(1), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      103(2) Allegheny River at Oil City, Pennsylvania.--House 
Sec. 103(2), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      103(3) Cumberland River, Nashville, Tennessee.--House 
Sec. 103(3), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.

                  sec. 104. small navigation projects

      House Sec. 104, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      104(1) Akutan, Alaska.--House Sec. 104(1), no comparable 
Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(2) Illinois and Michigan Canal, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 327, no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      104(3) Grand Marais Harbor Breakwater, Michigan.--House 
Sec. 104(2), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(4) Duluth, Minnesota.--House Sec. 104(3), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(5) Taconite, Minnesota.--House Sec. 104(4), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes
      104(6) Two Harbors, Minnesota.--House Sec. 104(5), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(7) Caruthersville Harbor, Pemiscot County, 
Missouri.--House Sec. 104(6), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes.
      104(8) New Madrid County Harbor, Missouri.--House 
Sec. 104(7), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(9) Brooklyn, New York.--House Sec. 104(8), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(10) Buffalo Inner Harbor, Buffalo, New York.--House 
Sec. 104(9), Senate Sec. 104(o)--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      104(11) Glenn Cove Creek, New York.--House Sec. 104(10), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      104(12) Union Ship Canal, Buffalo and Lackawanna, New 
York.--House Sec. 104(11), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

              sec.105. small shoreline protection projects

      House Sec. 105, no comparable Senate section.
      105 Small Shoreline Protection Projects.--House 
Sec. 105(a), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.
      105(1) Fort Pierce, Florida.--House Sec. 105(a)(2), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      105(2) Sylvan Beach Breakwater, Verona, Oneida County, 
New York.--House Sec. 105(a)(4), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes.

  sec. 106. small snagging and sediment removal project, Mississippi 
                     river, little falls, Minnesota

      House Sec. 106, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

      sec. 107. small projects for improvement of the environment

      House Sec. 107, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      107(1) Pine Flat Dam, California.--No House comparable 
section, Senate Sec. 312(b)--House recedes with an amendment.
      107(2) Upper Truckee River, El Dorado County, 
California.--House Sec. 107(1), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes.
      107(3) Whittier Narrows Dam, California.--House 
Sec. 107(3), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      107(4) Lower Amazon Creek, Oregon.--Senate Sec. 312(c), 
no comparable House section--House recedes with an amendment.
      107(5) Ashley Creek, Utah.--House Sec. 104(y), no 
comparable Senate section--House recedes with an amendment.
      107(6) Upper Jordan River, Salt Lake County, Utah.--House 
Sec. 107(4), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.

                      Title II--General Provisions

       SEC. 201 COST SHARING FOR DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL AREAS

      House Sec. 201, Senate Sec. 336--Senate Recedes with an 
amendment to Subsections (d) and (g).
      This section assures a consistent approach to the Federal 
and non-Federal responsibilities for providing dredged material 
disposal areas. By requiring the same cost sharing for disposal 
activities, whether they involve open water discharge or 
discharge into confined sites or similar methods, non-Federal 
project sponsors will have greater certainty regarding their 
cost sharing responsibilities during project development. 
Importantly, this section will result in benefits to the 
aquatic environment by reducing inordinate pressure for open 
water disposal, which may be less costly but may, in some 
cases, not be preferable from an environmental point of view.
      To address situations in which projects involving dredged 
material disposal facilities could be inadvertently 
disadvantaged by the provisions of this section, the section 
includes a provision that assures that no increase in non-
Federal costs will result from its application. Among the 
projects that will not have their non-Federal share increased 
are the modification or enlargement of existing confined 
dredged material disposal facilities at Norfolk Harbor, 
Virginia; Cleveland Harbor, Ohio and Green Bay Harbor, 
Wisconsin.

                     SEC. 202 FLOOD CONTROL POLICY

      House Sec. 202, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      The conferees have included several provisions in section 
202 which modify the flood control program of the Corps of 
Engineers, reflecting an evolution in national flood control 
policy. The conferees have deleted the provision in the House 
bill to allow additional review of the proposal without 
prejudice to its substance. The conferees expect the Corps to 
continue to consider nonstructural alternatives as required by 
existing law, and encourage the Corps to improve its efforts at 
considering nonstructural alternatives in its project study and 
formulation. Such consideration should include watershed 
management, wetlands restoration, elevation, and relocation. 
The Corps is also encouraged to explore alternatives which may 
be implemented by others, beyond the authority of the Corps. 
Examples of such alternatives include changes in zoning or 
development patterns by local officials. Because the Corps has 
no authority to implement such recommendations, such options 
are generally not explored or displayed in Corps study 
documents. However, such alternatives could, in some cases, 
result in a more effective flood protection program at reduced 
cost to both Federal and non-Federal interests.
      Such alternatives are consistent with current approaches 
to flood control and recent congressional actions related to 
reducing Federal expenditures for flooding. For example, 
Congress enacted the Hazard Mitigation and Flood Damage 
Reduction Act of 1993, in direct response to the disastrous 
flooding in the Midwest in 1993. This law allows for increased 
use of relocation in response to flooding. It would be prudent 
for the Corps to also increase its review of nonstructural 
alternatives prior to flooding.
      The conferees on the part of the House have receded to 
the Senate and deleted subsection 202(f) of the House bill. 
Subsection (f) would have amended section 73 of the Water 
Resources Development Act of 1974 to place a greater emphasis 
on including proposals for nonstructural alternatives to reduce 
or prevent flood damages in the surveying, planning or design 
of projects for flood protection.
      202(a) Flood Control Cost Sharing.--House Sec. 202, 
Senate Sec. 337--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      202(b) Ability to Pay.--House Sec. 202(b)--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.
      The continuing problem of non-Federal project sponsors' 
ability to provide the required cost sharing for flood control 
projects has been addressed by this legislation. First enacted 
in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986 and 
modified in WRDAs of 1990 and 1992, the Corps of Engineers has 
implemented congressional direction concerning ability-to-pay 
in a manner that has resulted in little assistance to 
financially distressed communities in need of relief from 
flooding. Section 202 addresses this problem with specific 
guidance to the Secretary. It is essential that prudent, yet 
meaningful ability-to-pay procedures be implemented. This is 
especially important in light of the increase in the non-
Federal share of project costs for future project 
authorizations that is provided for in section 202. The 
Secretary's progress in implementing this section.
      202(c) Flood Plain Management Plans.--House Sec. 202(c), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      202(d) Nonstructural Flood Control Policy.--House 
Sec. 202(d), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      202(e) Emergency Response.--House Sec. 202(e), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      202(f) Levee Owners Manual.--Senate Sec. 316, no 
comparable House section--House recedes with an amendment.
      202(g) Vegetation Management Guidelines.--No comparable 
House or Senate section.
      202(h) Risk-Based Analysis Methodology.--Senate Sec. 317, 
no comparable House section--House recedes with an amendment.

             SEC. 203 COST SHARING FOR FEASIBILITY STUDIES

      House Sec. 203, Senate Sec. 314--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      This section addresses the chronic problem of excessive, 
unpredictable cost increases that non-Federal sponsors incur in 
participating with the Corps in feasibility studies. The 
provision allows that, except in limited circumstances, study 
costs in excess of the amount specified in the feasibility 
cost-sharing agreement may be repaid by the non-Federal study 
sponsor after the project is authorized for construction. The 
Corps is expected to improve its procedures for preparing study 
cost estimates and to work with non-Federal study sponsors as 
full partners in the development and conduct of studies.
      It has been brought to the attention of the conference 
committee that the Corps is administratively shortening the 
period allowed for reconnaissance studies and is requiring its 
field offices to complete such studies for $100,000. While the 
Corps' desire to expedite the planning process is admirable, it 
is believed that there are potential shortcomings in this 
approach. First, it may reduce the amount of information 
available to potential non-Federal feasibility study sponsors 
on the likelihood of feasible and acceptable project 
alternatives. Second, it potentially increases the amount of 
time, effort and funds that will be required in the cost-shared 
feasbility study. Third, the policy may not be flexible enough 
to address those water resources issues that are complex or 
geographically broad. Implementing any policy that has a high 
likelihood of increasing non-Federal costs, but whose effect on 
shortening the overall study process is speculative, would not 
serve the long-term infrastructure needs of the Nation. The 
Corps is to address these concerns as it implements the policy.

             SEC. 204 RESTORATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

      House Sec. 204, Senate Sec. 312--Senate recedes.

                    SEC. 205 ENVIRORNMENTAL DREDGING

      House Sec. 205, Senate Sec. 313--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.

                 SEC. 206 AQUATIC ESOSYSTEM RESTORATION

      House Sec. 206, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

              SEC. 207 BENEFICIAL USES OF DREDGED MATERIAL

      House Sec. 207, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                SEC. 208 RECREATION POLICY AND USER FEES

      208(a) Recreation Policy.--House Sec. 208(a), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      208(b) User Fees.--House Sec. 208(b), Senate Sec. 332--
House recedes with an amendment.
      208(c) Alternative to Annual Passes.--House Sec. 505, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.

                       SEC. 209 RECOVERY OF COSTS

      House Sec. 209, Senate Sec. 341--Senate recedes.

            SEC. 210 COST SHARING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

      House Sec. 210, Senate Sec. 301--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.

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

      House Sec. 211, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (e), (f), and (g).

    SEC. 212 ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATIONS OF NATIONAL 
                              SIGNIFICANCE

      House Sec. 212, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                          213 LEASE AUTHORITY

      House Sec. 213, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

            SEC. 214 COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

      House Sec. 214, Senate Sec. 302--Senate recedes.

                  SEC. 215 NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM

      House Sec. 215, Senate Sec. 303--House recedes with an 
amendment to Subsections (a), (b) and (c).
      This section reflects a comprehensive initiative for 
improving the safety of the Nation's dams with a flexible, non-
regulatory approach to dam safety issues. By providing 
financial incentives for training, research, and data 
collection and by facilitating intergovernmental coordination 
and the exchange of information, state and local governments 
and non-governmental entities will be better equipped to 
address dam safety issues. This section does not affect Federal 
responsibilities relating to the construction or operation of 
dams, or to the regulation, permitting or licensing of dams, by 
the Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the 
Tennessee Valley Authority, the Federal Energy Regulatory 
Commission, or other Federal agencies.

             SEC. 216 HYDROELECTRIC POWER PROJECT UPRATING

      House Sec. 216, Senate Sec. 304--House recedes.

       SEC. 217 DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL FACILITIES PARTNERSHIPS

      House Sec. 218, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsection (c).

                SEC. 218 OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL REQUIREMENT

      House Sec. 219, Senate Sec. 315--Senate recedes.

                 SEC. 219 SMALL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS

      House Sec. 220, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

            SEC. 220 UNECONOMICAL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS

      House Sec. 221, Senate Sec. 339--Senate recedes.

                 SEC. 221 PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO STATES

      House Sec. 222, Senate Sec. 340--Senate recedes.

                  SEC. 222 CORPS OF ENGINEERS EXPENSES

      House Sec. 223, Senate Sec. 309--Senate recedes.

            SEC. 223 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCY REVIEW PERIOD

      House Sec. 224, Senate Sec. 335--Senate recedes.

       SEC. 224 SECTION 215 REIMBURSEMENT LIMITATION PER PROJECT

      224(a) In General.--House Sec. 225, Senate Sec. 338--
Senate recedes.
      224(b) Modification of Reimbursement Limitation for San 
Antonio River Authority.--House Sec. 574, Senate Sec. 338(b)--
House recedes.

                           SEC. 225 MELALEUCA

      House Sec. 226, Senate Sec. 319--House recedes with an 
amendment.

             sec. 226 sediments decontamination technology

      House Sec. 227, Senate Sec. 318--Senate recedes.

                       sec. 227 shore protection

      House Sec. 228, Senate Sec. 334--Senate recedes with 
amendments to Subsections (b) and (c).
      This section addresses recent policy decisions made by 
the Corps to reduce its role in the implementation of projects 
designed to reduce shoreline erosion damages. Such projects are 
important to preserving economic vitality of the Nation's 
coastal areas. These projects provide essential protection 
against devastating storms and often yield substantial benefits 
to recreation as well. Shore protection projects are subject to 
the same technical, environmental and economic analysis as 
other types of water resources projects. While budget realities 
are of great concern, the Corps' role in such projects should 
be arbitrarily end. The Corps is to continue to pursue feasible 
projects on an equal footing with other water resources 
projects.

            sec. 228 conditions for project deauthorizations

      House Sec. 229, Senate Sec. 308--House recedes with an 
amendment.

              sec. 229 support of army civil works program

      House Sec. 230, Senate Sec. 310--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      The conferees on the part of the House have receded to 
the Senate on House amendment section 581, Huntington, West 
Virginia. That section would have authorized the Secretary to 
enter into a cooperative agreement with Marshall University to 
provide technical assistance to the Center for Environmental, 
Geotechnical and Applied Sciences. The new authority for the 
Secretary contained in section 229, Support of Army Civil Works 
Program, is sufficient to allow the Secretary to enter into the 
agreement contemplated by House section 581. Therefore, the 
Secretary is directed to pursue an appropriate cooperative 
agreement with Marshall University under section 229 as 
expeditiously as practicable.

                    sec. 230 benefits to navigation

      House Sec. 231, no comparable Section section--Senate 
recedes.

                    sec. 231 loss of life prevention

      House Sec. 232, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

              sec. 232 scenic and aesthetic considerations

      House Sec. 233, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

          sec. 233 termination of technical advisory committee

      House 236, Senate Sec. 307--House recedes.

       sec. 234. interagency and international support authority

      Senate Sec. 311, no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

        sec. 235 sense of congress; requirement regarding notice

      House Sec. 235, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     sec. 236 technical corrections

      House Sec. 237, Senate Sec. 347--House recedes.

                        sec. 237 hopper dredges

      House Sec. 517, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      This section would establish a program to increase the 
Corps use of private dredging equipment by placing the Federal 
dredge Wheeler in a ready reserve status. In implementing the 
program, the Secretary would be required to develop and 
implement procedures to ensure that private hopper dredging 
capacity is available to meet routine and time-sensitive 
dredging needs. Although the managers expect the private 
dredging industry to be able to meet many navigation needs, 
because the Wheeler will be in ready reserve status, the 
procedures should allow for the Wheeler to be placed into 
service within a few days of a need arising. Should an 
emergency situation arise in any region, the program would 
allow for the Wheeler to be transferred from ready reserve 
status and to be placed into service in a few days, rather than 
waiting for as much as two weeks, or longer, for one of the 
remaining Federal dredges to be transferred to the area.
      The Secretary would evaluate the results of the program 
periodically by reporting to the appropriate Congressional 
Committees on the impact of the program on private industry and 
Corps hopper dredge costs, responsiveness, and capacity.
      Over the past ten years, the port communities in the 
Pacific Northwest and the Middle Atlantic have been heavily 
dependent on the Corps hopper dredges, the Yaquina, the 
Essayons, and the McFarland, respectively. These vessels are 
being used to meet the navigation dredging needs of their 
respective areas. As a consequence, these port communities have 
expressed concern that the implementation of a program to 
increase the reliance on private industry dredges could have an 
adverse effect on navigation. To reassure these areas, the 
managers have included language directing the Secretary not to 
reduce the availability and utilization of Federal hopper 
dredge vessels on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United 
States to meet the navigation dredging needs.

                 Title III--Project Related Provisions

                     sec. 301 project modifications

Sec. 301(a) Projects with reports
      301(a)(1) San Francisco River at Clifton, Arizona.--House 
Sec. 305, Senate Sec. 102(b)--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(2) Oakland Harbor, California.--House Sec. 309, 
Senate Sec. 102(d)--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      301(a)(3) San Luis Rey, California.--House Sec. 311, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(4) Potomac River, Washington, District of 
Columbia.--House Sec. 313, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      301(a)(5) North Branch of Chicago River, Illinois.--House 
Sec. 326, Senate Sec. 102(i)--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      301(a)(6) Halstead, Kansas.--House Sec. 328, Senate 
Sec. 102(j)--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(7) Cape Girardeau, Missouri.--House Sec. 342, 
Senate Sec. 102(r)--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      301(a)(8) Molly Ann's Brook, New Jersey.--House Sec. 346, 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(9) Ramapo River at Oakland, New Jersey.--House 
Sec. 348, no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(10) Wilmington Harbor-Northeast Cape Fear River, 
North Carolina.--House Sec. 353, Senate Sec. 102(v)--Senate 
recedes.
      301(a)(11) Saw Mill Run, Pennsylvania.--House Sec. 362, 
Senate Sec. 102(z)--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(12) San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico.--House Sec. 366, 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(a)(13) India Point Railroad Bridge, Seekonk River, 
Providence, Rhode Island.--Senate Sec. 102(cc), no comparable 
House section--House recedes.
      301(a)(14) Upper Jordan River, Utah.--House Sec. 370, 
Senate Sec. 102(gg)--House recedes.
301(b) Projects subject to reports
      301(b)(1) Alamo Dam, Arizona.--House Sec. 302, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(2) Phoenix, Arizona.--House Sec. 304, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      301(b)(3) Glenn-Colusa, California.--House Sec. 307, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(4) Tybee Island, Georgia.--House Sec. 320, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      301(b)(5) Comite River, Louisiana.--House Sec. 331, 
Senate Sec. 102(l)--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(6) Grand Isle and Vicinity, Louisiana.--House 
Sec. 332, no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.
      301(b)(7) Red River Waterway, Louisiana.--House Sec. 336, 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(8) Red River Waterway, Mississippi River to 
Shreveport, Louisiana.--Senate Sec. 102, no comparable House 
section--House recedes.
      301(b)(9) Stillwater, Minnesota.--House Sec. 341, Senate 
Sec. 102(q)--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      The conference agreement includes language which will 
allow for the expansion of the ongoing flood protection project 
in Stillwater, Minnesota. The non-Federal sponsor has expressed 
concerns that the expansion of the project, and the need for 
the Corps to conduct an analysis of the expanded project, could 
cause a delay in implementing the previously authorized work. 
Unnecessary delay in the previously authorized work is not 
intended. The Secretary is directed to continue expeditiously 
in the implementation of the previously authorized work during 
the analysis related to the expanded project.
      301(b)(10) Joseph G. Minish Passaic River Park, New 
Jersey.--House Sec. 345, Senate Sec. 102(t)--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.
      301(b)(11) Arthur Kill, New York and New Jersey.--House 
Sec. 350, no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(12) Kill Van Kull, New York and New Jersey.--House 
Sec. 352, Senate Sec. 104(r).
      301(b)(12)(A) Cost Increases.--Senate recedes.
      301(b)(12)(B) Continuation of Engineering and Design.--
House recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 302 mobile harbor, alabama

      House Sec. 301, Senate Sec. 102(a)--Senate recedes.

             sec. 303 nogales wash and tributaries, arizona

      House Sec. 303, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

           sec. 304 white river basin, arkansas and missouri

      Senate Sec. 204, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

              sec. 305 channel islands harbor, california

      House Sec. 306, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                   sec. 306 lake elsinore, california

      House Sec. 102(b)(1), Senate Sec. 104(c)--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.

 sec. 307 los angeles and long beach harbors, san pedro bay, california

      House Sec. 308, Senate Sec. 102(c)--House recedes with an 
amendment.

         sec. 308 los angeles county drainage area, california

      House Sec. 532, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     sec. 309 prado dam, california

      House Sec. 587, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a), (b) and (c).

                   sec. 310 queensway bay, california

      House Sec. 310, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                  sec. 311 seven oaks dam, california

      House Sec. 534, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   sec. 312 thames river, connecticut

      House Sec. 312, Senate Sec. 103(g)--House recedes with an 
amendment to Subsections (b) and (c).

                   sec. 313 canaveral harbor, florida

      House Sec. 314, Senate Sec. 101(f)--Senate recedes.

                    sec. 314 captiva island, florida

      House Sec. 315, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

            sec. 315 central and southern florida, canal 51

      House Sec. 316, Senate Sec. 206--Senate recedes.
      This section modifies the project for flood control for 
West Palm Beach Canal (Canal 51) to include authority for an 
enlarged storm water retention area and additional work at 
Federal expense, in accordance with the Everglades Protection 
Project. This project is essential to the overall Everglades 
restoration project because it will allow for a greater 
availability of fresh water to one of the most degraded 
portions of the Everglades.
      In carrying out the activities authorized under this 
section, the Secretary of the Army is to work with the South 
Florida Water Management District and the Indian Trail Water 
Control District to resolve the issue of flood control in a 
financially equitable manner consistent with each agency's 
statutory authority.

            sec. 316 central and southern florida, canal 111

      House Sec. 317, Senate Sec. 205--Senate recedes.

           sec. 317 jacksonville harbor (mill cove), florida

      House Sec. 318, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                 sec. 318 panama city beaches, florida

      House Sec. 319, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsection (b).

                       sec. 319 chicago, illinois

      House Sec. 322, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

       sec. 320 chicago lock and thomas j. o'brien lock, illinois

      House Sec. 323, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   sec. 321 kaskaskia river, illinois

      House Sec. 324, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

        sec. 322 locks and dam 26, alton, illinois and missouri

      House Sec. 325, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     sec. 323 white river, indiana

      House Sec. 321, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

              sec. 324 baptiste collette bayou, louisiana

      House Sec. 335, Senate Sec. 102(k)--House recedes.

                 sec. 325 lake pontchartrain, louisana

      House Sec. 333, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

           sec. 326 mississippi river-gulf outlet, louisiana

      Senate Sec. 209, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                 sec. 327 tolchester channel, maryland

      House Sec. 338, Senate Sec. 102(p)--Senate recedes.

                sec. 328 cross village harbor, michigan

      House Sec. 503(a)(2), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 329 saginaw river, michigan

      House Sec. 339, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

         sec. 330 sault sainte marie, chippewa county, michigan

      House Sec. 340, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      This section modifies the project for navigation at Sault 
Sainte Marie, Michigan, to require that portion of the non-
Federal share which the Secretary determines is attributable to 
the use of the lock by vessels calling at Canadian ports be 
paid by the United States. Appropriate and necessary action by 
the U.S. government to pursue reimbursement from Canada is 
strongly urged. The remaining portion of the non-Federal share 
shall be paid by the Great Lakes states pursuant to an 
agreement which they enter into with each other. The repayment 
of the non-Federal project cost is to be repaid over 50 years 
or the expected life of the project, whichever is shorter.

         sec. 331 st. johns bayou-new madrid floodway, missouri

      House Sec. 344, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                sec. 332 lost creek, columbus, nebraska

      House Sec. 102(b)(2), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes with an amendment.

                   sec. 333 passaic river, new jersey

      House Sec. 347, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

            sec. 334 acequias irrigation system, new mexico

      Senate Sec. 102(u), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                     sec. 335 Jones inlet, new york

      House Sec. 351, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

       sec. 336 buford trenton irrigation district, north dakota

      House Sec. 354, Senate Sec. 219--House recedes with an 
amendment.

                 sec. 337 reno beach-howards farm, ohio

      House Sec. 355, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

          sec. 338 broken bow lake, red river basin, oklahoma

      Senate Sec. 102(w), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

         sec. 339 wister lake project, leflore county, oklahoma

      House Sec. 356, Senate Sec. 221--House recedes.

sec. 340 bonneville lock and dam, columbia river, oregon and washington

      House Sec. 357, Senate Sec. 342--Senate recedes.

        sec. 341 columbia river dredging, oregon and washington

      House Sec. 358, Senate Sec. 102(x)--Senate recedes.

          sec. 342 lackawanna river at scranton, pennsylvania

      House Sec. 360, Senate Sec. 104(u)--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.

    sec. 343 mussers dam, middle creek, snyder county, pennsylvania

      House Sec. 361, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                sec. 344 schuylkill river, pennsylvania

      House Sec. 363, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                  sec. 345 south central pennsylvania

      House Sec. 364, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                 sec. 346 wyoming valley, pennsylvania

      House Sec. 365, Senate Sec. 102(aa)--House recedes.

         sec. 347 allendale dam, north providence, rhode island

      Senate Sec. 102(bb), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                  sec. 348 narragansett, rhode island

      House Sec. 367, Senate Sec. 223--Senate recedes.

    sec. 349 clouter creek disposal area, charleston, south carolina

      House Sec. 368, Senate Sec. 327--House recedes with an 
amendment.

                     sec. 350 buffalo bayou, texas

      House Sec. 573, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

           sec. 351 dallas floodway extension, dallas, texas

      House Sec. 369, Senate Sec. 102(ee)--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.

                       sec. 352 grundy, virginia

      Senate Sec. 102(hh), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                     sec. 353 haysi lake, virginia

      House Sec. 371, Senate Sec. 102(jj)--Senate recedes.

             sec. 354 rudee inlet, virginia beach, virginia

      House Sec. 372, Senate Sec. 226--Senate recedes.

                   sec. 355 virginia beach, virginia

      House Sec. 373, Senate Sec. 227--House recedes.

                   sec. 356 east waterway, washington

      House Sec. 374, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                 sec. 357 bluestone lake, west virginia

      House Sec. 375, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   sec. 358 moorefield, west virginia

      House Sec. 376, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 359 southern west virginia

      House Sec. 377, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

              sec. 360 west virginia trailhead facilities

      House Sec. 378, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                   sec. 361 kickapoo river, wisconsin

      House Sec. 379, Senate Sec. 103(p)--Senate recedes with 
an amendment to Subsections (b), (c), and (d).

                     sec. 362 teton county, wyoming

      House Sec. 380, Senate Sec. 102(kk)--Senate recedes.

                   sec. 363 project reauthorizations

      363(a) Grand Prairie Region and Bayou Meto Basin, 
Arkansas.--House Sec. 502(a), Senate Sec. 201--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.
      363(b) White River, Arkansas.--House Sec. 502(b), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      363(c) Des Plaines River, Illinois.--House Sec. 502(c), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      363(d) Alpena Harbor, Michigan.--House Sec. 502(d), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      363(e) Ontonagon Harbor, Ontonagon County, Michigan.--
House Sec. 502(e), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      363(f) Knife River Harbor, Minnesota.--House Sec. 502(f), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      363(g) Cliffwood Beach, New Jersey.--House Sec. 502(g), 
Senate Sec. 216--Senate recedes.

                   sec. 364 project deauthorizations

      364(1) Branford Harbor, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(1), 
Senate Sec. 103(a)--House recedes.
      364(2) Bridgeport Harbor, Connecticut.--House 
Sec. 501(2), Senate Sec. 103(b)--House recedes.
      364(3) Guilford Harbor, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(3), 
Senate Sec. 103(c)--House recedes.
      364(4) Mystic River, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(5), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(5) Norwalk Harbor, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(6), 
Senate Sec. 103(d)--House recedes.
      364(6) Patchogue River, Westbrook, Connecticut.--No 
comparable House or Senate section.
      364(7) Southport Harbor, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(7), 
Senate Sec. 103(e)--House recedes.
      364(8) Stony Creek, Connecticut.--House Sec. 501(8), 
Senate Sec. 103(f)--House recedes.
      364(9) East Boothbay Harbor, Maine.--Senate Sec. 103(h), 
no comparable House section--House recedes.
      364(10) Kennebunk River, Maine.--House Sec. 501(9), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(11) York Harbor, Maine.--House Sec. 501(10), Senate 
Sec. 103(i)--House recedes.
      364(12) Chelsea River, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.--
House Sec. 501(11), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      364(13) Cohasset Harbor, Massachusetts.--House 
Sec. 501(12), Senate Sec. 103(j)--House recedes.
      364(14) Falmouth, Massachusetts.--House Sec. 501(13), no 
comparable House section--House recedes.
      364(15) Mystic River, Massachusetts.--House Sec. 501(14), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(16) Reserved Channel, Boston, Massachusetts.--House 
Sec. 501(15), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(17) Weymouth-Fore and Town Rivers, Massachusetts.--
House Sec. 501(16), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      364(18) Cocheco River, New Hampshire.--House 
Sec. 501(17), Senate Sec. 103(l)--House recedes.
      364(19) Morristown Harbor, New York.--House Sec. 501(18), 
Senate Sec. 103(m)--House recedes.
      364(20) Oswegatchie River, Ogdensburg, New York.--House 
Sec. 501(19), Senate Sec. 103(n)--Senate recedes.
      364(21) Conneaut Harbor, Ohio.--House Sec. 501(20), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(22) Lorain Small Boat Basin, Lake Erie, Ohio.--House 
Sec. 501(21), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      364(23) Apponaug Cove, Rhode Island.--House Sec. 501(22), 
Senate Sec. 103(o)--House recedes.
      364(24) Port Washington Harbor, Wisconsin.--House 
Sec. 501(23), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.

              sec. 365 mississippi delta region, louisiana

      House Sec. 334, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                sec. 366 monongahela river, pennsylvania

      No comparable House or Senate section.

                           Title IV--Studies

                sec. 401 corps capability study, alaska

      House Sec. 401, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      sec. 402 red river, arkansas

      Senate Sec. 104(a), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                  sec. 403 mcdowell mountain, arizona

      House Sec. 402, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

             sec. 404 nogales wash and tributaries, arizona

      House Sec. 403, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   sec. 405 garden grove, california

      House Sec. 404, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                    sec. 406 mugu lagoon, california

      House Sec. 405, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

         sec. 407 murrieta creek, riverside county, california

      Senate Sec. 104(f), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

     sec. 408 pine flat dam fish and wildlife habitat restoration, 
                               california

      Senate Sec. 104(g), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 409 santa ynez, california

      House Sec. 406, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

              sec. 410 southern california infrastructure

      House Sec. 407, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                     sec. 411 stockton, california

      411(a) Bear Creek Drainage and Mormon Slough/Calaveras 
River.--Senate Sec. 104(b) and (c), no comparable House 
section--House recedes with an amendment.
      411(b) Farmington Dam, California.--House Sec. 531, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.

     sec. 412 yolo bypass, sacramento-san joaquin delta, california

      House Sec. 408, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                      sec. 413 west dade, florida

      Senate Sec. 104(h), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

   sec. 414 savannah river basin comprehensive water resources study

      Senate Sec. 104(i), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                sec. 415 chain of rocks canal, illinois

      House Sec. 409, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                       sec. 416 quincy, illinois

      House Sec. 410, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                     sec. 417 springfield, illinois

      House Sec. 411, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

   SEC. 418 BEAUTY CREEK WATERSHED, VALPARAISO CITY, PORTER COUNTY, 
                                INDIANA

      House Sec. 412, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

             SEC. 419 GRAND CALUMET RIVER, HAMMOND, INDIANA

      House Sec. 413, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

   SEC. 420 INDIANA HARBOR CANAL, EAST CHICAGO, LAKE COUNTY, INDIANA

      House Sec. 414, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     SEC. 421 KOONTZ LAKE, INDIANA

      House Sec. 415, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                 SEC. 422 LITTLE CALUMET RIVER, INDIANA

      House Sec. 416, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

              SEC. 423 TIPPECANOE RIVER WATERSHED, INDIANA

      House Sec. 417, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

             SEC. 424 CALCASIEU RIVER, HACKBERRY, LOUISIANA

      House Sec. 418, Senate Sec. 104(k)--House recedes with an 
amendment.

            SEC. 425 MORGANZA, LOUISIANA, TO GULF OF MEXICO

      House Sec. 388, Senate Sec. 104(bb)--House recedes.

                     SEC. 426 HURON RIVER, MICHIGAN

      House Sec. 419, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

         SEC. 427 CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

      Senate Sec. 104(l), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

      SEC. 428 LOWER LAS VEGAS WASH WETLANDS, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA

      Senate Sec. 104(m), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                        SEC. 429 NORTHERN NEVADA

      Senate Sec. 104(n), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                   SEC. 430 SACO RIVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

      House Sec. 420, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

               SEC. 431 BUFFALO RIVER GREENWAY, NEW YORK

      House Sec. 421, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      SEC. 432 COEYMANS, NEW YORK

      Senate Sec. 104(p), no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                sec. 433 new york bight and harbor study

      House Sec. 556, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                  sec. 434 port of newburgh, new york

      House Sec. 422, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

         sec. 435 port of new york-new jersey navigation study

      House Sec. 424, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                  sec. 436 shinnecock inlet, new york

      Senate Sec. 104(q), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                      sec. 437 chagrin river, ohio

      House Sec. 425, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     sec. 438 cuyahoga river, ohio

      House Sec. 426, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                    sec. 439 columbia slough, oregon

      Senate Sec. 104(s), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                  sec. 440 charleston, south carolina

      House Sec. 427, Senate Sec. 104(v)--House recedes.

             sec. 441 oahe dam to lake sharpe, south dakota

      Senate Sec. 104(w), no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

             sec. 442 mustang island, corpus christi, texas

      House Sec. 428, Senate Sec. 104(x)--Senate recedes.

                sec. 443 prince william county, virginia

      House Sec. 429, Senate Sec. 104(z)--Senate recedes.

                        sec. 444 pacific region

      House Sec. 430, Senate Sec. 104(aa)--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.

  sec. 445 financing of infrastructure needs of small and medium ports

      House Sec. 431, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                 sec. 446 evaluation of beach material

      House Sec. 584, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                   Title V--Miscellaneous Provisions

                       sec. 501 land conveyances

      501(a) Village Creek, Alabama.--No comparable House or 
Senate section.
      501(b) Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal Property, 
California.--House Sec. 504(a), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes with an amendment.
      501(c) Mariemont, Ohio.--House Sec. 504(b), no comparable 
Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      501(d) Pike Island Locks and Dam, Ohio.--No comparable 
House or Senate section.
      501(e) Shenango River Lake Project, Ohio.--No comparable 
House or Senate section.
      501(f) Eufaula Lake, Oklahoma.--House Sec. 504(c), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      501(g) Boardman, Oregon.--House Sec. 504(d), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      501(h) Benbrook Lake, Texas.--No comparable House or 
Senate section.
      501(i) Tri-Cities Area, Washington.--House Sec. 504(e), 
Senate Sec. 344--Senate recedes with an amendment.

                            sec. 502 namings

      502(a) Milt Brandt Visitors Center, California.--House 
Sec. 505(a), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      502(b) Carr Creek Lake, Kentucky.--House Sec. 502(b), no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      502(c) John T. Myers Lock and Dam, Indiana and 
Kentucky.--House Sec. 505(d), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes.
      502(d) J. Edward Rousch Lake, Indiana.--House 
Sec. 505(e), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      502(e) Russell B. Long Lock and Dam, Red River Waterway, 
Louisiana.--House Sec. 505(f), Senate Sec. 321--Senate recedes.
      502(f) Locks and Dams on Tennesee-Tombigbee Waterway.--
House Sec. 505(h), Senate Sec. 345--House recedes with an 
amendment.

      SEC. 503 WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, RESTORATION, AND DEVELOPMENT

      House Sec. 506, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a)(d) and (e).

                 sec. 504 environmental infrastructure

      House Sec. 517, no comparable House section--Senate 
recedes.

        sec. 505 corps capability to conserve fish and wildlife

      House Sec. 518, no comparable House section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                  SEC. 506 PERIODIC BEACH NOURISHMENT

      House Sec. 519, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
      506(a)(1) Broward County, Florida.--House Sec. 519(1), 
Senate Sec. 102(e)--Senate recedes.
      506(a)(2) Fort Pierce, Florida.--House Sec. 519(2), 
Senate Sec. 102(g)--Senate recedes.
      506(a)(3) Panama City Beaches, Florida.--House 
Sec. 519(5), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      506(a)(4) Tybee Island, Georgia.--House Sec. 519(6), 
Senate Sec. 102(h)--Senate recedes.
      506(b)(3)(A) Lee County, Florida.--House Sec. 519(3) no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      506(b)(3)(B) Palm Beach County, Florida.--House 
Sec. 519(4), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.
      506(b)(3)(C) Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New 
Jersey.--House Sec. 349, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      506(b)(3)(D) Fire Island Inlet, New York.--Senate 
Sec. 217, no comparable House section--House recedes with an 
amendment.

              Sec. 507 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE

      House Sec. 522, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                         sec. 508 lakes program

      House Sec. 507, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

              sec. 509 maintenance of navigation channels

      House Sec. 508, no comparable Senate section.--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.
      509(1) Humboldt Harbor and Bay, Fields Landing Channel, 
California.--House Sec. 508(1), no comparable Senate section--
Senate recedes.
      509(2) Mare Island Strait, California.--House 
Sec. 508(2), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with 
an amendment.
      509(3) East Fork, Calcasieu Pass, Louisiana.--No 
comparable House or Senate section.
      509(4) Mississippi River Ship Channel, Chalmette Slip, 
Louisiana.--House Sec. 508(3), Senate Sec. 102(m)--Senate 
recedes.
      509(5) Greenville Inner Harbor Channel, Mississippi.--
House Sec. 508(4), Senate Sec. 211--Senate recedes.
      509(6) New Madrid Harbor, Missouri.--House Sec. 343, no 
comparable Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      509(7) Providence Harbor Shipping Channel, Rhode 
Island.--House Sec. 508(5), Senate Sec. 224--Senate recedes 
with an amendment.
      509(8) Matagorda Ship Channel, Point Comfort Turning 
Basin, Texas.--House Sec. 508(6), Senate Sec. 102(ff)--Senate 
recedes.
      509(9) Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Rincon Canal System, 
Texas.--House Sec. 508(7), Senate Sec. 102(dd)--Senate recedes.
      509(10) Brazos Island Harbor, Texas.--House Sec. 508(8), 
no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.
      509(11) Blair Waterway, Tacoma Harbor, Washington.--House 
Sec. 508(9), no comparable Senate section--Senate recedes.

   sec. 510 chesapeake bay environmental restoration and protection 
                                program

      House Sec. 513, Senate Sec. 330--House recedes with an 
amendment.

  sec. 511 research and development program to improve salmon survival

      Senate Sec. 331, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

             sec. 512 columbia river treaty fishing access

      Senate Sec. 343, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

           sec. 513 great lakes confined disposal facilities

      House Sec. 512, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

  sec. 514 great lakes dredged material testing and evaluation manual

      House Sec. 510, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

  sec. 515 great lakes remedial action plans and sediment remediation

      House Sec. 509, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      sec. 516 sediment management

      House Sec. 217, Sec. 423 and Sec. 511, no comparable 
Senate section--Senate recedes with an amendment.
      The House bill included three sections which addressed 
sediment management issues in differing ways--Section 217: 
Long-term Sediment Management Strategies; Section 423: Port of 
New York-New Jersey Sediment Study; and, Section 511: Great 
Lakes Sediment Reduction. The conference agreement combines 
these three sections into new section 516. In combining these 
sections, the managers have sought to avoid duplication in the 
provisions, but not to reduce the effectiveness of the 
provisions.
      This section does not confer to or imply any new 
regulatory authority of the Corps of Engineers, the 
Environmental Protection Agency, or any other agency.

   sec. 517 extension of jurisdiction of mississippi river commission

      House Sec. 514, Senate Sec. 322--Senate recedes.

     sec. 518 sense of congress regarding st. lawrence seaway tolls

      House Sec. 586, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

               sec. 519 recreation partnership initiative

      House Sec. 516, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

             sec. 520 field office headquarters facilities

      House Sec. 523, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

     sec. 521 earthquake preparedness center of expertise expansion

      House Sec. 527, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 522 jackson county, alabama

      House Sec. 526, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

           sec. 523 benton and washington counties, arkansas

      House Sec. 529, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                    sec. 524 heber springs, arkansas

      Senate Sec. 202, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                    sec. 525 morgan point, arkansas

      Senate Sec. 203, no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                 sec. 526 calaveras county, california

      House Sec. 530, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a), (c), (d) and (e).
      This provision does not authorize direct participation by 
the Corps of Engineers in the construction of projects to 
address water quality degradation cause by abandoned mines in 
the watershed of the lower Mokelume River.

                  sec. 527 faulkner island's, maryland

      House Sec. 105(a)(1), Senate Sec. 320--House recedes.

      sec. 528 everglades and south florida ecosystem restoration

      Senate Sec. 207, no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.
      This section, and related sections authorizing Canal 51 
and Canal 111 activities, authorizes the restoration, 
preservation, and protection of the South Florida ecosystem. 
The provision requires the Secretary, in consultation with the 
South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force (Task Force), to 
develop a comprehensive plan involving Army Corps water 
resources projects for the purpose of Everglades restoration.
      Successful collaboration among the Army, other Federal 
agencies, the State of Florida, and Indian tribes has occurred 
in recent years on this effort and is expected to continue 
after the date of enactment of this Act. To ensure successful 
implementation of the restoration effort, the Secretary is 
urged to involve the Task Force and the South Florida Water 
Management District in the development of the Comprehensive 
Plan.
      This section clarifies that the Central and Southern 
Florida Project, as authorized in Section 203 of the Flood 
Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176) must incorporate features 
to provide for the protection of water quality as a means of 
achieving the original project purpose of preservation of fish 
and wildlife resources. The Secretary is authorized to develop 
specific water quality related project features which are 
essential to Everglades restoration. In such cases, the 
provision authorizes Federal funding at a level not to exceed 
fifty percent of the overall project costs.
      This section authorizes an appropriation of $75 million 
over three fiscal years for the construction of projects 
determined by the Secretary to be critical to the restoration 
of the Everglades. The Secretary shall not expend more than $25 
million for any one project under this authority. In carrying 
out the authority provided by this section, the Secretary shall 
give priority to the following five projects or studies: (1) 
Levee 28 modifications; (2) Florida Keys carrying capacity; (3) 
melaleuca control in the Everglades Restoration Area; (4) East 
Coast Canal Divide Structures; and (5) Tamiami Trail Culverts.
      Customary and traditional uses of affected public lands, 
including access and transportation, shall continue to be 
permitted where appropriate, and in accordance with management 
plans of the respective Federal and State management agencies.
      Over the past decades, various State and local 
governments have developed land use plans within the boundaries 
of the Everglades Restoration Area. The Secretary is directed 
to take these efforts into consideration as the Comprehensive 
Plan is developed. In addition, the Legislature of the State of 
Florida has recognized the importance of the Lake Belt Area of 
Dade County for the provision of a long-term domestic supply of 
aggregates, cement, and road base material. The Secretary is 
directed to take into consideration the Lake Belt Plan and its 
objectives, as defined by the State Legislature, during 
development of the Comprehensive Plan.
      In carrying out the activities authorized by this 
section, the Secretary is directed, to the extent feasible and 
appropriate, to integrate previously authorized restoration 
activities. In doing so, the Secretary shall employ sound 
scientific principles while seeking innovative and adaptive 
methods of management.
      The Secretary has appropriately sought consensus at the 
Federal, State and local levels in developing proposed project 
modifications for Canal 51 and Canal 111. The Secretary is 
directed to continue such solicitation for comment and 
consensus among interested and affected parties before 
proceeding to the design and implementation of project 
modifications authorized in this section.
      This section clarifies that the Federal cost-sharing does 
not apply to water quality features constructed pursuant to the 
settlement agreement in United States v. South Florida Water 
Management District, No. 88-1886-Civ-Hoeveler (S.D.Fla.). 
Further, it is not intended that Federal cost-sharing apply to 
the water quality features required under the appendices of the 
settlement agreement. Nothing included in this section is meant 
to interfere with or supersede any pending or future judicial 
proceedings or agreements related to these features.
      Recognizing the comprehensive program authorized by this 
section and the substantial Federal and non-Federal financial 
commitment it authorizes, it is expected that the Secretary be 
judicious in making commitments regarding use of the 
Secretary's other environmental authorities in this area. Such 
authorities include the ``1135'' program and the new aquatic 
ecosystem restoration program established in this legislation. 
These programs are intended to address environmental 
improvement projects nationwide and should not be used to 
supplement the projects and activities authorized by this 
section.

                        sec. 529 tampa, florida

      House Sec. 536, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

    sec. 530 watershed management plan for deep river basin, indiana

      House Sec. 537, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                 sec. 531 southern and eastern kentucky

      House Sec. 538, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

       sec. 532 coastal wetlands restoration projects, louisiana

      House Sec. 539, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      sec. 533 southeast louisiana

      House Sec. 540, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (b) and (d).

           sec. 534 assateague island, maryland and virginia

      House Sec. 108, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                     sec. 535 cumberland, maryland

      House Sec. 542, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

    sec. 536 william jennings randolph access road, garrett county, 
                                maryland

      Senate Sec. 323, no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 537 poplar island, maryland

      House Sec. 543, Senate Sec. 102(b)--House recedes with an 
amendment.

       sec. 538 erosion control measures, smith island, maryland

      House Sec. 544, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

  sec. 539. restoration projects for maryland, pennsylvania, and west 
                                virginia

      House Sec. 541, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d).
      This provision does not authorize direct participation by 
the Corps of Engineers in the construction of projects to 
address water quality degradation caused by abandoned mines in 
the watersheds of the North Branch of the Potomac River, or the 
New River.

 sec. 540 control of aquatic plants, michigan, pennsylvania, virginia 
                           and north carolina

      House Sec. 520, Senate Sec. 328--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.

       sec. 541 duluth, minnesota, alternative technology project

      House Sec. 545, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a) and (b).

                sec. 542 lake superior center, minnesota

      House Sec. 525, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                sec. 543 redwood river basin, minnesota

      House Sec. 546, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

            sec. 544 coldwater river watershed, mississippi

      Senate Sec. 210, no comparable House section--House 
recedes with an amendment.

                  sec. 545 natchez bluffs, mississippi

      House Sec. 547, Senate Sec. 102(a)--House recedes with an 
amendment.

                   sec. 546 sardis lake, mississippi

      House Sec. 548, Senate Sec. 212--Senate recedes.

        sec. 547 st. charles county, missouri, flood protection

      House Sec. 550, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsection (b).

                      sec. 548 st. louis, missouri

      House Sec. 524, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      sec. 549 libby dam, montana

      Senate Sec. 214, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

            sec. 550 hackensack meadowlands area, new jersey

      House Sec. 552, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

          sec. 551 hudson river habitat restoration, new york

      House Sec. 554, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                    sec. 552 new york city watershed

      House Sec. 558, no comparable section--Senate recedes 
with an amendment to Subsections (a), (c), (e) and (i).

                  sec. 553 new york state canal system

      House Sec. 557, Senate Sec. 325--Senate recedes with an 
amendment.

                sec. 554 orchard beach, Bronx, new york

      House Sec. 105(3), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

Sec. 555 dredged material containment facility for port of new york/new 
                                 jersey

      House Sec. 553, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsection (b).

                   Sec. 556. queens county, New York

      House Sec. 555, Senate Sec. 218--House recedes.

         Sec. 557 Jamestown dam and pipestem dam, north dakota

      Senate Sec. 220, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                       Sec. 558 northeastern Ohio

      House Sec. 560, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                      Sec. 559 Ohio river greenway

      House Sec. 559, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                     Sec. 560 grand lake, Oklahoma

      House Sec. 561, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

               Sec. 561 broad top region of Pennsylvania

      House Sec. 562, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                Sec. 562 curwensville lake, Pennsylvania

      House Sec. 563, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                    sec. 563 hopper dredge mcfarland

      House Sec. 564, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                  Sec. 564 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

      House Sec. 565, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a) and (g).
      The conference report adds language to section 564 which 
would have the Army Corps of Engineers complete a report that 
certain of the elements authorized in that section be found to 
be technically sound, environmentally acceptable, and economic, 
as applicable. The Corps is directed to make such a 
determination expeditiously. In addition, the benefits of some 
of the work authorized in this section are historic or 
environmental in nature. Historic and environmental benefits 
associated with such projects are not susceptible to 
quantification and monetization. Consistent with the policies 
of the Corps and prior Congressional direction, historic and 
environmental projects should not be subject to the usual 
economic analysis which evaluates projects for flood control, 
navigation and the like.

   SEC. 565 SEVEN POINTS VISITORS CENTER, RAYSTOWN LAKE, PENNSYLVANIA

      House Sec. 567, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   SEC. 566 SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

      House Sec. 568, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

   SEC. 567 UPPER SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN, PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW YORK

      House Sec. 566, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsection (a).

              SEC. 568 WILLS CREEK, HYNDMAN, PENNSYLVANIA

      House Sec. 569, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

    SEC. 569 BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY, RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS

      House Sec. 570, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

SEC. 570 DREDGED MATERIAL CONTAINMENT FACILITY FOR PORT OF PROVIDENCE, 
                              RHODE ISLAND

      No comparable House or Senate section.

            SEC. 571 QUONSET POINT-DAVISVILLE, RHODE ISLAND

      Senate Sec. 326, no comparable House section--House 
recedes.

                     SEC. 572 EAST RIDGE, TENNESSEE

      House Sec. 571, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                    SEC. 573 MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE

      House Sec. 572, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

          SEC. 574 TENNESSEE RIVER, HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

      House Sec. 103(5), no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

                     SEC. 575 HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

      House Sec. 577, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                    SEC. 576 NEABSCO CREEK, VIRGINIA

      House Sec. 575, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   SEC. 577 TANGIER ISLAND, VIRGINIA

      House Sec. 578, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.

                   SEC. 578 PIERCE COUNTY, WASHINGTON

      House Sec. 578, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

    sec. 579 greenbrier river basin, west virginia, flood protection

      House Sec. 580, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a), (c) and (d).

            sec. 580 lower mud river, milton, west virginia

      House Sec. 582, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment.

         sec. 581 west virginia and pennsylvania flood control

      House Sec. 583, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes with an amendment to Subsections (a), (c) and (d).

                       sec. 582 site designation

      No comparable House or Senate section.

                       sec. 583 long island sound

      No comparable House or Senate section.

                   sec. 584 water monitoring station

      No comparable House or Senate section.

                 sec. 585 overflow management facility

      No comparable House or Senate section.

            sec. 586 privatization of infrastructure assets

      No comparable House or Senate section.

 Title VI--Extension of Expenditure Authority Under Harbor Maintenance 
                               Trust Fund

 sec. 601 extension of expenditure authority under harbor maintenance 
                               trust fund

      House Sec. 601, no comparable Senate section--Senate 
recedes.
Coordination
      The Conferees are aware of groundwater contamination at 
the Sierra Army Depot, migration of this contamination into the 
Honey Valley Groundwater Basin, and the impact of such 
contamination on a proposed pipeline project to transfer water 
to the Reno-Sparks Metropolitan Area. The Secretary is to 
instruct the appropriate Army Headquarters officials to meet 
with affected parties and to determine fair compensation to 
those who have, in good faith, invested in this project but 
have been damaged by this unfortunate contamination problem.
National Center for Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly
      The managers on the part of the House have receded to the 
Senate on House amendment section 585, the National Center for 
Nanofabrication and Molecular Self-Assembly. That section would 
have authorized the Secretary to provide assistance for the 
center in Evanston, Illinois.
      This assistance could better be provided through the 
Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health 
Sciences than through the Secretary of the Army. The proponents 
of the center are encouraged to work with the Director to 
receive any necessary or appropriate assistance. Similarly, the 
Director is encouraged to explore ways of providing any needed 
assistance.

                                   Bud Shuster,
                                   Don Young,
                                   Sherwood Boehlert,
                                   James L. Oberstar,
                                   Robert A. Borski,
                                 Managers on the Part of the House.

                                   John H. Chafee,
                                   John Warner,
                                   Bob Smith,
                                   Daniel Patrick Moynihan,
                                Managers on the Part of the Senate.