Bill Summary
This legislation focuses on a wide range of water resource and infrastructure issues, including flood control, ecosystem restoration, invasive species management, and water pollution control. It establishes various pilot programs, grant programs, and funding for research, as well as designating responsibilities and deadlines for specific projects. Additionally, it establishes multiple programs and offices for managing and coordinating water resource efforts in specific regions, such as the Puget Sound Coordinated Recovery Program and the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office.
Possible Impacts
1. The designation of a lock and dam as the "Thad Cochran Lock and Dam" will honor the late senator and provide updates to references of the structure. This will affect the local community and visitors who use the waterway for transportation and recreation.
2. The establishment of pilot programs for addressing invasive species in alpine lakes, forested watersheds, and waste-to-energy projects will impact states, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. It will also have a direct effect on the health and preservation of aquatic ecosystems and the prevention of harmful algal blooms.
3. The creation of a grant program for constructing, refurbishing, and servicing household wastewater systems and connecting them to publicly owned treatment works will benefit low to moderate income individuals. This will improve water and energy efficiency and potentially reduce pollution in waterways, affecting the health and well-being of the surrounding communities.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[S. 3591 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 453
116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3591
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, to provide for water pollution control activities,
and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 4, 2020
Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Carper, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Cardin)
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works
May 11, 2020
Reported by Mr. Barrasso, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, to provide for water pollution control activities,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``America's
Water Infrastructure Act of 2020''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act
is as follows:</DELETED>
<DELETED>Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
<DELETED>Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary.
<DELETED>TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
<DELETED>Subtitle A--General Provisions
<DELETED>Sec. 1001. Upper and Lower Missouri River comprehensive flood
protection studies.
<DELETED>Sec. 1002. Great Lakes comprehensive flood protection study.
<DELETED>Sec. 1003. Additional studies under North Atlantic Coast
comprehensive study.
<DELETED>Sec. 1004. Maintenance and construction of water resources
development projects by non-Federal
interests.
<DELETED>Sec. 1005. Watercraft inspection stations.
<DELETED>Sec. 1006. Local government reservoir permit review.
<DELETED>Sec. 1007. Upper Mississippi River protection.
<DELETED>Sec. 1008. Beneficial use of dredged material.
<DELETED>Sec. 1009. Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000
technical corrections.
<DELETED>Sec. 1010. Project modifications for improvement of
environment.
<DELETED>Sec. 1011. Non-Federal implementation pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1012. Thin layer placement pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1013. Annual report to Congress on authorized studies and
projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1014. Annual report to Congress on water resources
infrastructure.
<DELETED>Sec. 1015. Operation and maintenance.
<DELETED>Sec. 1016. Transparency and accountability in cost sharing for
water resources development projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1017. Continuing authority programs.
<DELETED>Sec. 1018. Shore damage prevention or mitigation.
<DELETED>Sec. 1019. Sediment management plan.
<DELETED>Sec. 1020. Criteria for funding environmental infrastructure
projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1021. Aging infrastructure.
<DELETED>Sec. 1022. Expediting repairs and recovery from flooding.
<DELETED>Sec. 1023. Upper Snake River levees.
<DELETED>Sec. 1024. Uniformity of notification systems.
<DELETED>Sec. 1025. Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin
commissions.
<DELETED>Sec. 1026. Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area, Delaware.
<DELETED>Sec. 1027. Conveyance of Wilmington Harbor North Disposal
Area, Delaware.
<DELETED>Sec. 1028. Coastal storm damage reduction contracts.
<DELETED>Sec. 1029. Corps flood policy within urban areas.
<DELETED>Sec. 1030. Reporting on over budget and behind schedule Corps
projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1031. Dam remediation for ecosystem restoration.
<DELETED>Sec. 1032. Conveyance of certain Federal land to the city of
Montgomery, Alabama.
<DELETED>Sec. 1033. Maintenance of high-risk flood control projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1034. Projects to accommodate irregular dredging.
<DELETED>Sec. 1035. Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and
protection program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1036. Implementation guidance, reports, and briefings.
<DELETED>Sec. 1037. Interagency task force on small dams and fish
passages.
<DELETED>Sec. 1038. Project completion.
<DELETED>Sec. 1039. Levee accreditation process; levee certifications.
<DELETED>Sec. 1040. Rehabilitation of flood control pump stations
affecting Corps of Engineers flood risk
management projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1041. Brandon Road study.
<DELETED>Sec. 1042. Credit or reimbursement.
<DELETED>Sec. 1043. Emergency contracting.
<DELETED>Sec. 1044. Project partnership agreement.
<DELETED>Sec. 1045. Acceptance of funds for harbor dredging.
<DELETED>Sec. 1046. Emergency flooding protection for lakes.
<DELETED>Sec. 1047. Levee safety.
<DELETED>Sec. 1048. Replacement capacity.
<DELETED>Sec. 1049. Implementation guidance for post-flood
improvements.
<DELETED>Sec. 1050. Willamette Valley Project water reallocation.
<DELETED>Sec. 1051. Central Appalachia water.
<DELETED>Sec. 1052. Reviewing hydropower at Corps of Engineers
facilities.
<DELETED>Sec. 1053. Establishing permanent features from emergency
response measures.
<DELETED>Sec. 1054. Studies of water resources development projects by
non-Federal interests.
<DELETED>Sec. 1055. Subsurface drain systems research and development.
<DELETED>Sec. 1056. Limitation on contract execution in the Arkansas
River Basin.
<DELETED>Sec. 1057. Support for mitigation efforts for small dams in
National Heritage Corridors.
<DELETED>Sec. 1058. Report on barriers to infrastructure development at
United States ports.
<DELETED>Sec. 1059. Rye Harbor, New Hampshire, navigation improvement
project.
<DELETED>Sec. 1060. Cape Arundel disposal site, Maine.
<DELETED>Sec. 1061. Rio Grande environmental management program,
Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
<DELETED>Sec. 1062. Restoration of abandoned sites.
<DELETED>Sec. 1063. Rural Western water.
<DELETED>Sec. 1064. Thad Cochran Lock and Dam.
<DELETED>Sec. 1065. Report on Corps of Engineers facilities in
Appalachia.
<DELETED>Sec. 1066. Report on Corps of Engineers hydropower facilities
in Appalachia.
<DELETED>Sec. 1067. Harris County, Texas.
<DELETED>Sec. 1068. Identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower
development.
<DELETED>Sec. 1069. Inland waterway transportation.
<DELETED>Sec. 1070. Federal interest determination.
<DELETED>Sec. 1071. Report on single levee standard.
<DELETED>Sec. 1072. South Atlantic Coastal Study.
<DELETED>Sec. 1073. Completion of reports.
<DELETED>Sec. 1074. Delegation of work for Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1075. Material breaches of contract.
<DELETED>Sec. 1076. Repair and restoration of embankments.
<DELETED>Sec. 1077. Non-Federal interest repayment obligations.
<DELETED>Sec. 1078. Great Lakes confined disposal facilities.
<DELETED>Sec. 1079. Coastal mapping.
<DELETED>Sec. 1080. Disposal of dredged materials.
<DELETED>Sec. 1081. Upper Missouri River Basin mainstem dam fish loss
research.
<DELETED>Sec. 1082. Briefings on dissemination of information.
<DELETED>Sec. 1083. Corps of Engineers projects in underserved
communities, economically distressed areas,
or rural areas.
<DELETED>Sec. 1084. Interim risk reduction measures.
<DELETED>Sec. 1085. Maintenance dredging permits.
<DELETED>Sec. 1086. Technical correction.
<DELETED>Sec. 1087. Annual debris removal.
<DELETED>Sec. 1088. Enhanced development demonstration program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1089. Report on benefits calculation for flood control
structures.
<DELETED>Sec. 1090. High water-low water preparedness.
<DELETED>Sec. 1091. East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica
Bay Reformulation, New York.
<DELETED>Sec. 1092. Report on antecedent hydrologic conditions.
<DELETED>Sec. 1093. Harmful algal blooms demonstration program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1094. Sense of Congress relating to annual maintenance
dredging.
<DELETED>Sec. 1095. Selection of dredged material disposal method for
certain purposes.
<DELETED>Sec. 1096. Increasing access for recreation at Corps of
Engineers projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1097. Extinguishment of flowage easements, Rough River
Lake, Kentucky.
<DELETED>Sec. 1098. Small flood control projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1099. Comprehensive study of Mississippi River System
from Old River Control Structure to Gulf of
Mexico.
<DELETED>Sec. 1100. Missouri River.
<DELETED>Sec. 1101. Flexibility for projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1102. Development of categorical exclusions.
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Studies and Reports
<DELETED>Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies and
modifications.
<DELETED>Sec. 1202. Expedited completion.
<DELETED>Sec. 1203. Inclusion of certain projects in annual report to
Congress.
<DELETED>Sec. 1204. Assistance to non-Federal sponsors.
<DELETED>Sec. 1205. Rahway flood risk management feasibility study, New
Jersey.
<DELETED>Sec. 1206. Arctic deep draft port.
<DELETED>Sec. 1207. Nassau County Back Bays coastal storm risk
management.
<DELETED>Subtitle C--Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related
Provisions
<DELETED>Sec. 1301. Deauthorization of Watch Hill Cove, Rhode Island
and Connecticut.
<DELETED>Sec. 1302. Rush River and Lower Rush River, North Dakota.
<DELETED>Sec. 1303. Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River, Oregon.
<DELETED>Sec. 1304. Camden Harbor, Maine.
<DELETED>Sec. 1305. Deauthorization of flood control project for Taylor
Creek Reservoir and Levee L-73, Upper St.
Johns River Basin, Central and Southern
Florida.
<DELETED>Sec. 1306. New London Harbor Waterfront Channel, Connecticut.
<DELETED>Sec. 1307. No deauthorization of certain projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1308. Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
<DELETED>Subtitle D--Water Resources Infrastructure
<DELETED>Sec. 1401. Project authorizations.
<DELETED>Sec. 1402. Expedited completion of certain projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1403. Additional project authorizations.
<DELETED>Subtitle E--Water Supply and Storage
<DELETED>Sec. 1501. Small water storage projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1502. Missouri River reservoir sediment management.
<DELETED>Sec. 1503. Planning Assistance for States.
<DELETED>Sec. 1504. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
<DELETED>Sec. 1505. Study on data for water allocation, supply, and
demand.
<DELETED>Sec. 1506. GAO report on certain Federal dams and reservoirs.
<DELETED>Sec. 1507. Aquatic ecosystem restoration.
<DELETED>Sec. 1508. Improving reviews for non-Federal hydropower at
existing Corps of Engineers projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 1509. Surplus water contracts and water storage
agreements.
<DELETED>Sec. 1510. Reduced pricing for certain water supply storage.
<DELETED>Subtitle F--Invasive Species
<DELETED>Sec. 1601. Definition of invasive species.
<DELETED>Sec. 1602. Invasive species in impaired waters.
<DELETED>Sec. 1603. Aquatic invasive species research.
<DELETED>Sec. 1604. Invasive species mitigation and reduction.
<DELETED>Sec. 1605. Terrestrial noxious weed control pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1606. Invasive species risk assessment, prioritization,
and management.
<DELETED>Sec. 1607. Asian carp prevention and control pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 1608. Aquatic invasive species prevention.
<DELETED>Sec. 1609. Invasive species in alpine lakes pilot program.
<DELETED>TITLE II--CLEAN WATER
<DELETED>Sec. 2001. Clean water infrastructure resiliency and
sustainability program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2002. Increased funding for technical assistance.
<DELETED>Sec. 2003. Small and medium publicly owned treatment works
circuit rider program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2004. Small publicly owned treatment works efficiency
grant program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2005. Wastewater efficiency grant pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2006. Pilot program for alternative water source
projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 2007. Sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal
grants.
<DELETED>Sec. 2008. Water infrastructure and workforce investment.
<DELETED>Sec. 2009. Water Resources Research Act amendments.
<DELETED>Sec. 2010. Grants for construction, refurbishing, and
servicing of individual household
decentralized wastewater systems for
individuals with low or moderate income.
<DELETED>Sec. 2011. Connection to publicly owned treatment works.
<DELETED>Sec. 2012. Use of clean water State revolving loan funds.
<DELETED>Sec. 2013. Water data sharing pilot program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2014. Water infrastructure financing reauthorization.
<DELETED>Sec. 2015. Final rating opinion letters.
<DELETED>Sec. 2016. Reauthorization of clean water State revolving
funds.
<DELETED>Sec. 2017. Wastewater infrastructure discretionary grant
program.
<DELETED>Sec. 2018. Small and disadvantaged community analysis.
<DELETED>Sec. 2019. Stormwater infrastructure technology.
<DELETED>TITLE III--TRIBAL AND OTHER MATTERS
<DELETED>Sec. 3001. Tribal partnership program.
<DELETED>Sec. 3002. Cost sharing provisions for territories and Indian
tribes.
<DELETED>Sec. 3003. Inclusion of Tribal interests in project
consultations.
<DELETED>Sec. 3004. Indian Irrigation Fund reauthorization.
<DELETED>Sec. 3005. Reauthorization of repair, replacement, and
maintenance of certain Indian irrigation
projects.
<DELETED>Sec. 3006. Grants to ports to reduce emissions from waterborne
vessels.
<DELETED>Sec. 3007. Mapping and screening tool.
<DELETED>Sec. 3008. Assessment of coastal water infrastructure
vulnerabilities.
<DELETED>Sec. 3009. Report on potential for blue energy at coastal
wastewater treatment plants.
<DELETED>Sec. 3010. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
<DELETED>Sec. 3011. San Francisco Bay restoration.
<DELETED>Sec. 3012. Lake Tahoe restoration program.
<DELETED>Sec. 3013. Puget Sound coordinated recovery.
<DELETED>Sec. 3014. Reauthorization of the Denali Commission.
<DELETED>Sec. 3015. Municipal ombudsman.
<DELETED>SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of
the Army.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle A--General Provisions</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1001. UPPER AND LOWER MISSOURI RIVER COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD
PROTECTION STUDIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definition of Missouri River Project.--In this
section, the term ``Missouri River project'' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a project constructed as part of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin
Program authorized by section 9(b) of the Act of
December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood
Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 891, chapter 665);
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Missouri River Bank Stabilization
and Navigation Project authorized by section 2 of the
Act of March 2, 1945 (commonly known as the ``River and
Harbor Act of 1945'') (59 Stat. 19, chapter 19);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a locally owned or operated levee system
located within the Upper or Lower Missouri River
basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to
Congress a comprehensive strategy and report that describes the results
of and aligns the recommendations of, 2 comprehensive studies to
address flood risk in areas affected by severe flooding in 2019 along
the Upper and Lower Missouri River, including an examination of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the use of structural and nonstructural flood
control and floodplain management strategies, including the
consideration of natural features or nature-based features (as
those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C.
2289a(a)));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) continued operation and maintenance of the
navigation project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) management of bank caving and
erosion;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) maintenance of water supply;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) fish and wildlife habitat
management;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) recreation needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) environmental restoration needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) the division of responsibilities of the
Federal Government and non-Federal interests with respect to
Missouri River flooding;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) the roles and responsibilities of Federal
agencies with respect to Missouri River flooding; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) any other related matters, as determined by
the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Contents.--The studies conducted under subsection (b)
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) include 1 study for the Upper Missouri River
and 1 study for the Lower Missouri River;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) include recommendations on management plans
and actions to be carried out by the responsible Federal
agencies to reduce flood risk and improve resiliency that shall
be used in recommending projects for construction
authorization;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) address whether changes are necessary to the
general comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes
in the Missouri River Basin under section 4 of the Act of June
28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218, chapter 795) and modified by section
9(b) of the Act of December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the
``Flood Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 891, chapter
665);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) address the potential for the transfer of
flood risk between and within the Upper and Lower Missouri
River Basin for any changes recommended under paragraph
(3);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) address adverse impacts to navigation and
other authorized purposes of the applicable Missouri River
project for any changes recommended under paragraph
(3);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) address whether there are opportunities for
increased non-Federal management in the Missouri River
Basin;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) recognize the interest and rights of States
in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) determining the development of
watersheds within the borders of the State;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) water utilization and
control;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) recognize the primary responsibilities of
States and local interests in developing water supplies for
domestic, municipal, industrial, and other purposes;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) include recommendations for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) non-Federal and Federal action where
appropriate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) follow-up studies for problem areas
for which data or current technology does not allow
immediate solutions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Further Analysis.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As part of the studies conducted
under subsection (b), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) identify institutional and other
barriers to providing protection to the areas evaluated
in the studies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) carry out activities that warrant
additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers,
including feasibility studies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) provide recommendations for inclusion
of projects and feasibility studies in the report under
section 1013.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out
under paragraph (1)(B) shall be considered to be a continuation
of the applicable study under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Cost-share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the non-Federal share of the cost of
carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph (1)(B)
shall not be more than 35 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged
communities.--In carrying out a feasibility study under
paragraph (1)(B) in partnership with a small community
or a disadvantaged community (as those terms are
defined in section 1017(a)(1)), if the Secretary
determines that the life safety or economic viability
of the community is at risk, the Secretary shall reduce
the non-Federal cost share applicable to the study
through a mutual agreement between the Corps of
Engineers and the non-Federal interest, in an amount
that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) not less than 10 percent of
the total project cost; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) up to 100 percent of the non-
Federal cost share applicable to the
study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall carry out
feasibility studies under paragraph (1)(B) as expeditiously as
possible.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Delegation of approval.--The Secretary shall
delegate the approval authority for initiating any feasibility
study under paragraph (1)(B) to the Commander of the
Northwestern Division of the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Consultation.--In conducting the studies under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with applicable
Federal and State agencies, Indian Tribes, and other
stakeholders.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use of data.--In conducting the studies under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing
programs and efforts of Federal agencies, States, Indian
Tribes, and other stakeholders.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Cost Sharing.--The studies conducted under subsection
(b) shall be at full Federal expense.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Application of Certain Requirements.--Section 1001(a)
of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a))--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) shall not apply to the studies conducted under
subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) shall apply to a feasibility study carried out
under subsection (d)(1)(B).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Reports.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) an interim report on the results of the
studies under subsection (b) by not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a final report on the results of the studies
under subsection (b) by not later than 3 years after the date
of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1002. GREAT LAKES COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD PROTECTION
STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definition of Great Lakes.--In this section, the term
``Great Lakes'' has the meaning given the term in section 118(a) of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to
Congress a report that describes the results of, a comprehensive study
to address shoreline protection and resiliency in areas affected by
flooding in 2019 due to high lake water levels along the Great Lakes,
including an examination of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) structural and nonstructural coastal storm and
flood risk management measures and flood zone management
strategies, including the consideration of natural features or
nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section
1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation
Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a)));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) continued operation and maintenance of
navigation projects within or along the Great Lakes impacted by
flooding related to high water levels;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) management of shoreline caving and
erosion;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) recreation needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) environmental restoration needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) the division of responsibilities of the
Federal Government and non-Federal interests with respect to
Great Lakes coastal storm and flood risk management
measures;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) the roles and responsibilities of Federal
agencies with respect to Great Lakes coastal storm and flood
risk management measures; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) other related matters, as determined by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Contents.--The study under subsection (b) shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) include recommendations on management plans
and actions to be carried out by the responsible Federal
agencies, including the identification of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) additional work that can be carried
out by the Corps of Engineers under existing
authorities to further reduce flood risk; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) additional studies that may be
needed;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) address whether changes are necessary to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the management plan for the Great
Lakes; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the management plans for individual
lakes of the Great Lakes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) address whether there are opportunities for
increased non-Federal management in the Great Lakes;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) include recommendations for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) non-Federal and Federal action, where
appropriate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) follow-up studies for problem areas
for which data or current technology does not allow
immediate solutions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Further Analysis.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As part of the study conducted
under subsection (b), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) identify institutional and other
barriers to providing protection to the areas evaluated
in the study; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) carry out activities that warrant
additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers,
including feasibility studies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out
under paragraph (1)(B) shall be considered to be a continuation
of the study under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Consultation.--In conducting the study under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate
Federal and State agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use of data.--In conducting the study under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing
programs and efforts of Federal agencies and States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Cost Sharing.--The study conducted under subsection
(b) shall be at full Federal expense.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $25,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1003. ADDITIONAL STUDIES UNDER NORTH ATLANTIC COAST
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a study to
determine the feasibility of a project for hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction for any major metropolitan area located in the study
area for the comprehensive study authorized under the heading
``investigations'' under the heading ``Corps of Engineers--Civil''
under the heading ``DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'' under title X of division
A of Public Law 113-2 (127 Stat. 23) that was not included in a high-
risk focus area identified in the study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Treatment.--A study carried out under subsection (a)
shall be considered to be a continuation of the comprehensive study
described in that subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1004. MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESOURCES
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 204(c)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``under
subsection (b)'' and inserting ``under this section''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1005. WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 104(d)(1)(A)(iii) of the River and Harbor Act of
1958 (33 U.S.C. 610(d)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``Arizona
River'' and inserting ``Arkansas River''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1006. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESERVOIR PERMIT REVIEW.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1119(b) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 2347 note; Public Law 115-270) is amended by
striking ``owned or operated by the Secretary''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1007. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROTECTION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 2010(e) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1270; 132 Stat. 3812) is amended by
striking ``the Act of October 15, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 701h-1)'' and
inserting ``section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (commonly known as
the `Flood Control Act of 1936') (49 Stat. 1572, chapter 688; 33 U.S.C.
701h)''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1008. BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1148 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (33 U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 115-270) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``grant'' and inserting
``approve''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking ``granting'' and inserting
``approving''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``grants'' and
inserting ``approves''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1009. KLAMATH BASIN WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2000
TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 4(b) of the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2222; 132 Stat. 3887) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``Pursuant to the
reclamation laws and subject'' and inserting
``Subject''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking ``may'' and
inserting ``is authorized to''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
including conservation and efficiency measures, land
idling, and use of groundwater,'' after ``administer
programs'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``and''
after the semicolon at the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by redesignating the second paragraph (4)
(relating to the effect of the subsection) as paragraph (5);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking subparagraph
(B);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``;
or'' and inserting a period; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by striking ``the Secretary--'' and
all that follows through ``to develop'' in subparagraph
(A) and inserting ``the Secretary to
develop''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1010. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1203(g) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (132 Stat. 3805) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``For fiscal years 2019 and 2020'' and inserting
``Until September 30, 2026''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1011. NON-FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1043 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 113-121) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``this
Act'' and inserting ``the America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2020'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (7), by striking ``the
date that is'' and all that follows through the period
at the end and inserting ``December 31, 2026.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ``2019''
and inserting ``2026''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking
``this Act'' each place it appears and inserting ``the
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``this
Act'' and inserting ``the America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2020'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``the
date that is'' and all that follows through the period
at the end and inserting ``December 31, 2026.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) in paragraph (8), by striking ``2023''
and inserting ``2026''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1012. THIN LAYER PLACEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1122 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for
the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 114-322) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``20
projects for the beneficial use of dredged material'' and
inserting ``40 projects for the beneficial use of dredged
material, 10 of which shall be projects using thin layer
placement of dredged fine and coarse grain sediment for the
maintenance and restoration of wetlands''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (g), by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``40''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1013. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON AUTHORIZED STUDIES AND
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than February 1 of each year,
the Secretary shall develop and submit to the Committees on
Appropriations and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committees on Appropriations and Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives an annual report, to be entitled ``Report
to Congress on Water Resources Development Projects and Studies
Available for Appropriation'', that identifies each authorized study or
authorized water resources development project that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) is submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal
interest pursuant to subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) meets the criteria established under
subsection (c)(1)(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Requests for Proposals.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Publication.--Not later than May 1 of each
year, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a
notice requesting proposals from non-Federal interests for
authorized studies and authorized water resources development
projects to be included in the annual report.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Deadline for requests.--The Secretary shall
include in each notice under this subsection a requirement that
non-Federal interests submit to the Secretary any proposals
described in paragraph (1) by not later than 120 days after the
date of publication of the notice in the Federal Register in
order for the proposals to be considered for inclusion in the
annual report.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Notification.--On the date of publication of
each notice required by this subsection, the Secretary shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) make the notice publicly available,
including on the internet; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) provide written notification of the
publication to the Committees on Appropriations and
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committees on Appropriations and Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Contents.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Inclusions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Criteria.--The Secretary shall include
in the annual report only an authorized study or
authorized water resources development project--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) that has been authorized by
Congress and does not require any additional
authorization to be carried out;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) for which funds may be
appropriated under any of the Investigations,
Construction, Operation and Maintenance, or
Mississippi River and Tributaries
appropriations accounts for the Corps of
Engineers; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) for which the non-Federal
interest--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) in the case of a study
or a project other than a project for
which funds may be appropriated for
operation and maintenance, has entered
into, or is willing to enter into, a
feasibility cost-sharing agreement,
design agreement, or project
partnership agreement with the Corps of
Engineers; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) demonstrates the
legal and financial capability to
satisfy the requirements of local
cooperation for the study or
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Description of benefits.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Description.--The Secretary
shall describe in the annual report, to the
extent applicable and practicable, for each
authorized study and authorized water resources
development project included in the annual
report, the benefits, as described in clause
(ii), of each authorized study or
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Benefits.--The benefits
referred to in clause (i) are benefits to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) the protection of
human life and property;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) improvement to
transportation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) the national,
regional, or local economy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IV) the environment;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (V) the national security
interests of the United
States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Transparency.--The Secretary shall include in
the annual report, for each authorized study and authorized
water resources development project included under paragraph
(1)(A)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the name of the associated non-Federal
interest, including the name of any non-Federal
interest that has contributed, or is expected to
contribute, a non-Federal share of the cost of the
authorized study or authorized water resources
development project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the purpose of the authorized study or
authorized water resources development
project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) an estimate, to the extent
practicable, of the Federal, non-Federal, and total
costs of the authorized study or authorized water
resources development project, including, to the extent
practicable, the fully funded capability of the Corps
of Engineers for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the 3 fiscal years following
the fiscal year in which the report is
submitted, in the case of an authorized study;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the 5 fiscal years following
the fiscal year in which the report is
submitted, in the case of an authorized water
resources development project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) an estimate, to the extent
practicable, of the monetary and nonmonetary benefits
of the authorized study or authorized water resources
development project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Certification.--The Secretary shall include in
the annual report a certification stating that each authorized
study or authorized water resources development project
included in the annual report meets the criteria established
under paragraph (1)(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Appendix.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Secretary shall
include in the annual report an appendix listing the
proposals submitted under subsection (b) that were not
included in the annual report under paragraph (1)(A)
and a description of why the Secretary determined that
those proposals did not meet the criteria for inclusion
under that paragraph.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Limitation.--In carrying out
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall not include
proposals in the appendix of the annual report that
otherwise meet the criteria for inclusion in the annual
report solely on the basis of a policy of the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Special Rule for Initial Annual Report.--
Notwithstanding any other deadline under this section, the Secretary
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, publish in the Federal Register a notice
under subsection (b)(1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) include in the notice a requirement that non-
Federal interests submit to the Secretary any proposals
described in subsection (b)(1) by not later than 120 days after
the date of publication of the notice in the Federal Register
in order for the proposals to be considered for inclusion in
the first annual report developed by the Secretary under this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Publication.--On submission of an annual report to
Congress, the Secretary shall make the annual report publicly
available, including through publication on the internet.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Funding.--The Secretary shall develop the annual
report using funds available and not otherwise obligated from the
Expenses appropriations account for the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Annual report.--The term ``annual report''
means a report under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Authorized study.--The term ``authorized
study'' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a study authorized by Congress to be
carried out by the Corps of Engineers; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a feasibility study (as defined in
section 105 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215)) that has been authorized by
Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Authorized water resources development
project.--The term ``authorized water resources development
project'' includes any water resources development project of
the Corps of Engineers, including a project under an
environmental infrastructure assistance program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Non-federal interest.--The term ``non-Federal
interest'' has the meaning given the term in section 221 of the
Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1014. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON WATER RESOURCES
INFRASTRUCTURE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (c)(1)(B)(ii)(III), by inserting
``, regional, or local'' after ``national''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (g)(5), by striking ``if
authorized'' and all that follows through ``2016''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1015. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 204(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232(f)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (1), by redesignating
subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii),
respectively, and indenting appropriately;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as
so redesignated), by striking ``Whenever'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), in
any case in which''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--To be eligible for
assumption of operation and maintenance of improvements
to a federally authorized harbor or inland harbor, a
non-Federal interest shall submit to the Secretary a
report on the improvements carried out by the non-
Federal interest under paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Inclusions.--A report under
subparagraph (A) shall include any information
necessary for the Secretary to make a determination
under paragraph (1), including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) economic justification for
the improvements;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) details of the project
improvement plan and design;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) proposed arrangements for
the work to be performed; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) documents relating to any
applicable permits required for the project
improvements.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Peer review waiver.--In the case of
a project with a cost of less than $200,000,000, the
Secretary shall not be required to subject the project
to independent peer review pursuant to section 2034 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C.
2343).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Calculation of costs.--In
calculating the benefit-cost ratio for a project under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not include non-
Federal costs.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Deadline.--The Secretary shall make a
determination on whether the requirement under paragraph
(1)(A)(i) has been met by not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary receives the report under paragraph
(2).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1016. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN COST SHARING FOR
WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1120 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (33 U.S.C. 2315b) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Excess Funds.--In the case of a beach nourishment
project carried out by the Secretary for which funds in excess of the
funds needed to complete the nourishment cycle in the current fiscal
year have been contributed by a non-Federal interest, on the request of
the non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall, at the end of the fiscal
year--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) transfer the excess non-Federal funds to the
non-Federal interest; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) transfer the excess non-Federal funds to a
separate account of the Secretary, in which the funds shall
remain available until the non-Federal interest uses the funds
to pay the cost-share for other projects carried out by the
Secretary for which a non-Federal cost-share is
required.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1017. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Small or Disadvantaged Communities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Definitions.--In this subsection:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Continuing authority program.--The
term ``continuing authority program'' means any of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) section 14 of the Flood
Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) section 3 of the Act of
August 13, 1946 (60 Stat. 1056, chapter 960; 33
U.S.C. 426g);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) section 107 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) section 111 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) section 204 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C.
2326);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (vi) section 205 of the Flood
Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (vii) section 206 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C.
2330);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (viii) section 2 of the Act of
August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 877, chapter 877; 33
U.S.C. 701g); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ix) section 1135 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2309a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Disadvantaged community.--The term
``disadvantaged community'' means a city, town, or
other incorporated or unincorporated political
subdivision of a State that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) provides general local
government for a population of less than
20,000; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii)(I) is an economically
distressed area (as defined in section
1083(a));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) is at risk from repeat
flooding events; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) has a degraded
ecosystem.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Small community.--The term ``small
community'' means a city, town, or other incorporated
or unincorporated political subdivision of a State that
provides general local government for a population of
less than 10,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Cost-share for small communities and
disadvantaged communities.--Subject to paragraph (3), in
carrying out a project under a continuing authority program in
a small community or a disadvantaged community, if the
Secretary determines that the life safety, economic viability,
or environmental sustainability of the community would be
threatened without the project, the Secretary shall reduce the
non-Federal cost share applicable to the project through a
mutual agreement between the Corps of Engineers and the non-
Federal interest, in an amount that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) not less than 10 percent of the total
project cost; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal
cost share applicable to the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Limitations.--In any fiscal year, the
Secretary may apply a waiver under paragraph (2) to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) not more than 50 projects in small
communities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) not more than 50 projects in
disadvantaged communities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) not more than 3 projects in small
communities within any 1 district of the Corps of
Engineers; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) not more than 3 projects in
disadvantaged communities within any 1 district of the
Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorizations of Appropriations and Project Limits.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Emergency streambank and shoreline
protection.--Section 14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33
U.S.C. 701r) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``$25,000,000'' and
inserting ``the amount described in subsection
(b)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in the proviso, by striking ``That not
more'' and inserting ``That, except as provided in
subsection (c), not more'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--The Secretary''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Amounts Described.--The amount referred to in
subsection (a) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $28,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $28,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $29,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $29,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $30,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $30,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $31,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $31,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $32,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $32,500,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount for a single project under the proviso in subsection (a) by an
amount equal to not more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines
the increase to be appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Storm and hurricane restoration and impact
minimization program.--Section 3(c) of the Act of August 13,
1946 (33 U.S.C. 426g(c)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``$37,500,000''
and inserting ``the amount described in
subparagraph (B)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking the paragraph
designation and heading and all that follows
through ``Subject to paragraph (2)'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Annual limit.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to paragraph
(2)''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Amounts described.--The amount
referred to in subparagraph (A) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) for fiscal year 2021,
$41,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) for fiscal year 2022,
$42,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) for fiscal year 2023,
$42,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) for fiscal year 2024,
$43,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(v) for fiscal year 2025,
$43,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vi) for fiscal year 2026,
$44,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(vii) for fiscal year 2027,
$44,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(viii) for fiscal year 2028,
$45,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ix) for fiscal year 2029,
$45,500,000; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(x) for fiscal year 2030 and
each fiscal year thereafter, $46,000,000.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by redesignating subparagraphs
(A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii),
respectively, and indenting
appropriately;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in the matter preceding
clause (i) (as so redesignated), by striking
``The total amount'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the total amount''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Increase.--The Secretary may
increase the maximum amount under subparagraph (A)(ii)
by an amount equal to not more than 20 percent, if the
Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Small river and harbor improvement projects.--
Section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577)
is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``$62,500,000''
and inserting ``the amount described in
paragraph (2)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking the subsection
designation and all that follows through ``That
the Secretary'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Authorization.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to
in paragraph (1) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) for fiscal year 2021,
$69,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) for fiscal year 2022,
$69,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) for fiscal year 2023,
$70,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) for fiscal year 2024,
$70,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) for fiscal year 2025,
$71,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) for fiscal year 2026,
$71,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) for fiscal year 2027,
$72,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) for fiscal year 2028,
$72,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal
year thereafter, $73,500,000.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking the subsection
designation and all that follows through ``Not
more than'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Limitation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), not more than''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not
more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Shore damage prevention or mitigation.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Section 111(c) of the
River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i(c)) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``No such project
shall be initiated'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), a project under this section shall not be initiated'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not
more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Certain project.--Section 3085 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1129) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``The maximum''
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b),
the maximum''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under subsection (a) by an amount equal to not more than 20
percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Regional sediment management.--Section 204 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subsection (c)(1)(C)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``The total'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) In general.--Except as
provided in clause (ii), the total'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Increase.--The Secretary
may increase the maximum amount under clause
(i) by an amount equal to not more than 20
percent, if the Secretary determines the
increase to be appropriate.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking subsection (g) and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) for fiscal year 2021,
$69,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) for fiscal year 2022,
$69,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) for fiscal year 2023,
$70,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) for fiscal year 2024,
$70,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) for fiscal year 2025,
$71,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) for fiscal year 2026,
$71,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) for fiscal year 2027,
$72,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) for fiscal year 2028,
$72,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal
year thereafter, $73,500,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Set-asides.--Of the amounts made available
under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) not more than $5,000,000 may be used
for the development of regional sediment management
plans under subsection (e); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) not more than $3,000,000 may be used
for construction of projects to which subsection
(c)(1)(B)(ii) applies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Availability.--Amounts made available under
paragraph (1) shall remain available until
expended.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Small flood control projects.--Section 205 of
the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the fifth sentence, by striking
``The work'' and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) No Additional Improvements.--A project carried out
under this section'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in the fourth sentence, by striking
``The provisions'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Local Cooperation.--The provisions'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in the third sentence--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``Not more than''
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Project Limit.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), not more than''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not
more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) in the second sentence, by striking
``The amount'' and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Federal Participation.--The amount''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) in the first sentence--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``$68,750,000''
and inserting ``the amount described in
paragraph (2)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking ``That the
Secretary'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Authorization.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to
in paragraph (1) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) for fiscal year 2021,
$76,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) for fiscal year 2022,
$76,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) for fiscal year 2023,
$77,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) for fiscal year 2024,
$77,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) for fiscal year 2025,
$78,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) for fiscal year 2026,
$78,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) for fiscal year 2027,
$79,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) for fiscal year 2028,
$79,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $80,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal
year thereafter, $80,500,000.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Aquatic ecosystem restoration.--Section 206 of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``Not more than''
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), not more than''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not
more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking subsection (f) and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $69,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $69,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $70,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $70,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $71,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $71,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $72,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $72,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $73,500,000.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) Removal of obstructions; clearing channels.--
Section 2 of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 877, chapter
877; 33 U.S.C. 701g) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``flood control:'' and all
that follows through ``not more than'' and inserting
the following: ``flood control.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Project Limit.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), not more than'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not
more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by striking ``The Secretary of the
Army is authorized to allot not to exceed $7,500,000''
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Authorization.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may
allot not more than the amount described in paragraph (2)'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) in subsection (a) (as so designated),
by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to
in paragraph (1) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) for fiscal year 2021,
$8,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) for fiscal year 2022,
$9,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) for fiscal year 2023,
$9,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) for fiscal year 2024,
$10,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) for fiscal year 2025,
$10,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) for fiscal year 2026,
$11,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) for fiscal year 2027,
$11,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) for fiscal year 2028,
$12,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $12,500,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal
year thereafter, $13,000,000.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) Project modifications for improvement of
environment.--Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in the third sentence--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) by striking ``Not more
than'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Project limit.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), not more than''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) by adding at the end
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Increase.--The Secretary may
increase the maximum amount under subparagraph (A) by
an amount equal to not more than 20 percent, if the
Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in the second sentence, by
striking ``The non-Federal share'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) In-kind contributions.--The non-Federal
share''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) in the first sentence, by
striking ``The non-Federal share'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The non-Federal share'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking subsection (h) and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $55,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $55,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $56,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $56,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $57,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $57,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $58,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $58,500,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $59,000,000;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $59,500,000.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1018. SHORE DAMAGE PREVENTION OR MITIGATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C.
426i) is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Use of United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Funds.--The Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service
shall allow a non-Federal interest to use funds from the Service to
satisfy all or a portion of the non-Federal share of the costs of a
project under this section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1019. SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Initial plan.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the District Commander of each
district of the Corps of Engineers that carries out any
dredging activity for navigation or other water resources
development project purposes shall develop, at full Federal
expense, and submit to the Secretary a 5-year sediment
management plan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Scope.--Each plan developed under this section
shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a sediment budget for each watershed
or littoral system within the district;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a description of the scheduled
dredging and other sediment removal
activities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) an estimate of the amount of sediment
anticipated to be dredged or removed as a result of
each activity described under subparagraph (B);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) an evaluation of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the suitability of the
sediment anticipated to be dredged or removed
as a result of each activity described under
subparagraph (B) for a full range of beneficial
uses; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the economic and
environmental benefits and impacts, and
feasibility, of using the material for such
beneficial uses.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Revision.--On an annual basis, the District
Commander of each district of the Corps of Engineers shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) revise the plan developed under
paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) submit the revised plan to the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Public Comment.--In developing or revising a plan
under subsection (a), a District Commander shall provide notice and an
opportunity for public comment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Publication.--A District Commander that develops or
revises a plan under subsection (a) shall make the plan or revision to
the plan, as applicable, publicly available.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Transmission to Congress.--As soon as practicable
after receiving a plan or a revision to a plan under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall transmit the plan or revision to the plan, as
applicable, to Congress.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Regional Sediment Management Plans.--A plan developed
under this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) shall be in addition to regional sediment
management plans prepared under section 204(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326(a));
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) shall not be subject to section 204(g) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C.
2326(g)).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1020. CRITERIA FOR FUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Certain Environmental Projects.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(3), the Secretary shall develop written criteria for the
ranking of environmental infrastructure projects of the
Secretary for the purpose of prioritizing funding, including,
at a minimum--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the extent of the local economic
impact of the project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) whether the project is in a rural
community;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) whether the project is in or would
benefit counties or communities with high poverty
rates; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) whether the project is in a
financially distressed area.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Inclusion in guidance.--The Secretary shall
include the criteria developed under paragraph (1) in the
annual Civil Works Direct Program Development Policy Guidance
of the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Applicability.--This subsection shall not
apply to any environmental infrastructure project authorized
under section 219 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Environmental Infrastructure.--Section 219 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335)
is amended by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Criteria for Ranking Projects.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop
written criteria for ranking projects authorized under this
section for funding.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Requirements.--The written criteria under
paragraph (1) shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the benefits of the project to the
local economy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the extent to which the project will
enhance local development;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the number of jobs that will be
directly created by the project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) any other criteria that the
Secretary considers to be appropriate.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1021. AGING INFRASTRUCTURE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Aging infrastructure.--The term ``aging
infrastructure'' means a project of the Corps of Engineers or
any other water resources, water storage, or irrigation project
of another Federal agency that is greater than 75 years
old.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Enhanced inspection.--The term ``enhanced
inspection'' means an inspection that uses current or
innovative technology, including Light Detection and Ranging
(commonly known as ``LiDAR''), ground penetrating radar,
subsurface imaging, or subsurface geophysical techniques, to
detect whether the features of the aging infrastructure are
structurally sound and can operate as intended, or are at risk
of failure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Contracts for Enhanced Inspection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to
enter into a contract with another Federal agency or a non-
Federal entity that owns, or operates and maintains, a water
resources, water storage, or irrigation project for carrying
out enhanced inspections of aging infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Certain circumstances.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall enter into
a contract described in paragraph (1), if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) another Federal agency or a non-
Federal entity requests that the Secretary carry out
the inspections; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the inspection is at the full expense
of the other Federal agency or non-Federal entity
requesting the inspections.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Limitation.--The Secretary shall not require a non-
Federal entity associated with a project under the jurisdiction of
another Federal agency to carry out corrective or remedial actions in
response to an inspection under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1022. EXPEDITING REPAIRS AND RECOVERY FROM
FLOODING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--During the 5-year period beginning on the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prioritize and
expedite the processing of applications for permits under section 10 of
the Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1151, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 403), and section
404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), and
permissions under section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly
known as the ``Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1152,
chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408), to complete repairs, reconstruction
(including improvements), and upgrades to flood control infrastructure
damaged by flooding events during calendar years 2017 through 2020,
including flooding events caused by ice jams.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Public Interest.--An activity described in subsection
(a) shall be considered to be in the public interest, unless the
activity would induce flooding in another location.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects,
preempts, or interferes with any obligation to comply with the
provisions of any Federal environmental law, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1023. UPPER SNAKE RIVER LEVEES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prioritize and
expedite, in coordination with State and local authorities, the
completion of maintenance and repair activities to levee systems that
are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) operated and maintained by the Secretary;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in the Upper Snake River Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section modifies
or waives the responsibility of the Secretary to comply with any
applicable Federal law in carrying out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1024. UNIFORMITY OF NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Inventory.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inventory of all
communication and notification systems used by the Corps of Engineers
with respect to projects, initiatives, and facilities of the Corps of
Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Uniform Plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a
plan for the uniformity of communication and notification
systems for projects, initiatives, and facilities of the Corps
of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Inclusions.--The plan under paragraph (1)
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) provide access to information in all
forms practicable, including email, text messages, news
programs and websites, radio, and other forms of
notification;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) establish a notification system for
any projects, initiatives, or facilities of the Corps
of Engineers that do not have a notification
system;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) streamline existing communication and
notification systems to improve the strength and
uniformity of those systems; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) emphasize the necessity of timeliness
in notification systems and ensure that the methods of
notification can transmit information in a timely
manner.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Implementation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), not later than 2 years after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete
the implementation of the plan under paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Emergency management notification.--
Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall implement the provisions
of the plan relating to emergency management
notifications.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Savings provision.--Nothing in this section
authorizes the elimination of any existing communication or
notification system used by the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1025. SUSQUEHANNA, DELAWARE, AND POTOMAC RIVER BASIN
COMMISSIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5019 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (121 Stat. 1201; 128 Stat. 1307) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``, who may
be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
(referred to in this section as the `Administrator') (or a
designee),'' after ``member''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The
Secretary'' and inserting ``Subject to the availability
of appropriations, the Administrator'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``For
each fiscal year, the Secretary'' and inserting
``Subject to the availability of appropriations, for
each fiscal year, the Administrator''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3), by striking
``Secretary'' each place it appears and inserting
``Administrator''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1026. WILMINGTON HARBOR SOUTH DISPOSAL AREA,
DELAWARE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sediment Fill Height.--Sediment fill in the Wilmington
Harbor South Disposal Area confined disposal facility, Delaware, shall
not be more than 45 feet.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Use.--Until the conveyance under subsection (c) is
completed, the Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area confined disposal
facility, Delaware, shall be used for the purposes of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a dredge disposal facility for the Port of
Edgemoor; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) other uses, as determined by the State of
Delaware.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Conveyance.--As soon as practicable after sediment
fill in the Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area confined disposal
facility, Delaware, reaches 45 feet, the Secretary shall complete the
conveyance of nonusable land at the Wilmington Harbor South Disposal
Area confined disposal facility, Delaware, to the State of Delaware for
fair market value.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1027. CONVEYANCE OF WILMINGTON HARBOR NORTH DISPOSAL
AREA, DELAWARE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall complete the
conveyance of the Wilmington Harbor North Disposal Area confined
disposal facility, Delaware, to the State of Delaware.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1028. COASTAL STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION CONTRACTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> For any project for coastal storm damage reduction, the
Secretary shall seek input from the community or communities where the
project is located that may be impacted due to the timing of the
coastal storm damage reduction activities under the project to
minimize, to the maximum extent practicable, any negative impacts to
the local economy due to the timing of those activities.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1029. CORPS FLOOD POLICY WITHIN URBAN AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the report
required under section 1211 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (132 Stat. 3808) relating to flooding within urban floodplains
and Federal policy constraints on the ability of the Corps of Engineers
to address urban flooding.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1030. REPORTING ON OVER BUDGET AND BEHIND SCHEDULE CORPS
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that describes
each water resources project of the Secretary for which--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the total budget of the project exceeds the
total estimated budget of the project by not less than
$100,000,000; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the anticipated completion date of the project
exceeds the estimated completion date of the project by not
less than 5 years.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1031. DAM REMEDIATION FOR ECOSYSTEM
RESTORATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 542(b)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``or'' at the
end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as
subparagraph (H); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) measures to restore, protect, and
preserve an ecosystem affected by a dam (which may
include construction of a dam)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) that has been constructed,
in whole or in part, by the Corps of Engineers
for flood control purposes;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) for which construction was
completed before 1940;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) that is classified as
`high hazard potential' by the State dam safety
agency of the State in which the dam is
located; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) that is operated by a non-
Federal entity; or''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1032. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND TO THE CITY OF
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of
Montgomery, Alabama.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means
the 62.38 acres of land and water under the primary
jurisdiction of the Secretary in the R.E. ``Bob'' Woodruff
Project Area that is covered by lease number DACW01-1-05-0037,
including the parcels and structure known as ``Powder
Magazine'', which is a National Historic Site.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Conveyance Authorized.--To the extent practicable, not
later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall, on request of the City, convey to the City all right,
title, and interest of the United States in and to the Federal
land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Conveyance of Federal Land for Use as Historic
Monument.--If the Secretary of the Interior determines that any portion
of the Federal land is suitable and desirable for use as a historic
monument, the Secretary may convey such portion of the Federal land to
the City, without monetary consideration, in accordance with section
550(h) of title 40, United States Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Conveyance of Federal Land Not Suitable for Use as
Historic Monument.--The Secretary shall convey any portion of the
Federal land not conveyed under subsection (c)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by quitclaim deed; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) subject to terms and conditions that area
mutually satisfactory to the Secretary and the City, including
such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers
appropriate--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to protect the interests of the United
States, such as any required easements;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to protect and maintain the National
Historic Site described in subsection (a)(2), in
accordance with applicable law; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) to preserve public access to the
Federal land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Consideration Required.--As consideration for a
conveyance under subsection (d), the City shall pay to the Secretary an
amount that is not less than the fair market value of the Federal land,
as determined by the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Payment required.--The Secretary shall require
the City to pay the costs incurred by the Secretary after the
date of enactment of this Act relating to any conveyance of the
Federal land under this section, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) survey costs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) costs relating to environmental
documentation; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) any other administrative costs
relating to the conveyance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Refund of excess amounts.--If the Secretary
collects amounts from the City under paragraph (1) before the
costs are actually incurred and those amounts exceed the costs
actually incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the
conveyance, the Secretary shall refund the excess amounts to
the City.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts
received by the Secretary as reimbursement under paragraph (1)
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) credited to, and merged with amounts
in, the fund or account that was used to cover the
costs incurred by the Secretary; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) available for the same purposes, and
subject to the same conditions and limitations, as
amounts in the fund or account to which the amounts are
credited under subparagraph (A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Liability.--The City shall hold the United States
harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on
the Federal land on or after the date of conveyance of the Federal
land.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1033. MAINTENANCE OF HIGH-RISK FLOOD CONTROL
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In any case in which the Secretary has assumed, as of the
date of enactment of this Act, responsibility for the maintenance of a
project classified as class III or higher urgency under the Dam Safety
Action Classification of the Corps of Engineers, the Secretary shall
continue to be responsible for the maintenance of that project until
the earlier of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the date on which the project is modified to
reduce that risk and the Secretary determines that the project
is determined to be adequately safe; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the date that is 15 years after the date of
enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1034. PROJECTS TO ACCOMMODATE IRREGULAR
DREDGING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, pursuant to the continuing authority program
under section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577),
the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, carry out not
less than 1 project to improve a harbor to accommodate an eligible
event described in subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Eligible Event Described.--An eligible event referred
to in subsection (a) is a special event that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) is hosted by a government entity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) is open to the public; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) would have significant educational and
regional economic development benefits.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Justification.--The Secretary shall not require
national economic development benefits to exceed costs for any project
carried out under this section if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) dredging or other harbor improvements are
necessary to accommodate 1 or more eligible events;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the eligible event or events produce
significant regional economic development benefits.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Cost-Sharing Requirement.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of
initial construction and operation and maintenance of a project
under this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) shall be not more than 50 percent;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) may not exceed the limit under section
107(b) of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C.
577(b)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Form of non-federal share.--The non-Federal
share of the cost of activities carried out under this section
may be in the form of in-kind contributions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal
interest shall be responsible for 100 percent of the cost to
operate and maintain a project under this section after the
limit under section 107(b) of the River and Harbor Act of 1960
(33 U.S.C. 577(b)) has been met.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1035. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND
PROTECTION PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 510 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3761; 121 Stat. 1202; 128 Stat.
1318) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection
(i);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(h) Project Cap.--A project carried out under this
section may not have a total cost of more than $15,000,000.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (i) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``$40,000,000'' and inserting
``$90,000,000''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Outreach and Training.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct
public outreach and workshops for non-Federal interests to
provide information on the Chesapeake Bay environmental
restoration and protection program under section 510 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3761; 121
Stat. 1202; 128 Stat. 1318), including how to participate in
the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection
$2,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1036. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE, REPORTS, AND
BRIEFINGS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Report on Status of Implementation Guidance and
Reports.--Not later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the status
of implementation guidance and reports required under this Act or an
amendment made by this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Use of Existing Data.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall use existing data in completing any
report required under--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1193);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1628);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(Public Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) this Act; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) any amendments made by an Act described in
paragraphs (1) through (4).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Briefings.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not less frequently than
quarterly, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the status of the implementation
of each provision of law under--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat.
1193);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Water Infrastructure Improvements
for the Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat.
1628);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (Public Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) this Act; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) any amendments made by an Act
described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Termination.--This subsection shall terminate
on the date that the Secretary completes the implementation of
each provision of law referred to in paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1037. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON SMALL DAMS AND FISH
PASSAGES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish an
interagency task force (referred to in this section as the ``task
force'') to study small dams and fish passages.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Membership.--The task force shall be composed of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil
Works;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Director of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) the Chief of the Natural Resources
Conservation Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) the Commissioner of Reclamation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) the Director of the United States Geological
Survey.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Meetings.--The task force shall meet quarterly and
make available public summaries of the meetings.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2021, the task
force shall submit to Congress a report that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) recommendations for interagency cooperation,
including shared grant programs or other coordinated funding
sources, to support monitoring, tracking, and efforts to remove
or refurbish small dams to improve those structures and
alleviate concerns related to public safety, flood risk, fish
passage, wildlife conservation, water quality, and ecosystem
and environmental health;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) an analysis of the quality of existing data
and need for additional surveys or other studies, to be
conducted by Federal agencies in coordination with States, to
determine--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the locations and conditions of small
dams in the United States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the risk, if any, posed by those dams
to public safety, flood risk, fish passage, wildlife
conservation, water quality, and ecosystem and
environmental health; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) ownership and rights to access small
dams; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a national strategy for identifying,
prioritizing, and successfully removing or refurbishing small
dams of concern by not later than 2030.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1038. PROJECT COMPLETION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1157(a)(2) of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1666) is amended by striking
``2021'' and inserting ``2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1039. LEVEE ACCREDITATION PROCESS; LEVEE
CERTIFICATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
the process developed by the Flood Protection Structure Accreditation
Task Force established under section 100226 of Public Law 112-141 (42
U.S.C. 4101 note; 126 Stat. 942) should not be limited to levee systems
in the inspection of completed works program of the Corps of Engineers,
but should apply equally to federally owned levee systems operated by
the Secretary, including federally owned levee systems operated by the
Secretary as part of a reservoir project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Levee Certifications.--Section 3014 of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 4131) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``under the
inspection of completed works program'' and
inserting ``for levee systems under the levee
safety and dam safety programs''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking ``and'' at the
end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``activities under
the inspection of completed works program of
the Corps of Engineers'' and inserting ``the
activities referred to in paragraph
(1)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking ``chapter 1'' and
inserting ``chapter I''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) in the case of a levee system that is
operated and maintained by the Corps of Engineers, to the
maximum extent practicable, cooperate with local governments
seeking a levee accreditation decision for the levee to provide
information necessary to support the accreditation decision in
a timely manner.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in paragraph (b)(3), by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Contributed funds.--Notwithstanding
subparagraph (B), a non-Federal interest may fund up to
100 percent of the cost of any activity carried out
under this subsection.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1040. REHABILITATION OF FLOOD CONTROL PUMP STATIONS
AFFECTING CORPS OF ENGINEERS FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Eligible pump station.--The term ``eligible
pump station'' means a pump station--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) has been constructed, in whole
or in part, by the Corps of Engineers for flood
risk management purposes; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) that has been constructed by
non-Federal interests; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the failure of which would impair the
function of a flood risk management project constructed
by the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Rehabilitate.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The term
``rehabilitate'', with respect to an eligible pump
station, means to address a major deficiency of the
eligible pump station caused by long-term degradation
of the foundation, construction materials, or
engineering systems or components of the eligible pump
station.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Inclusions.--The term
``rehabilitate'', with respect to an eligible pump
station, includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the incorporation into the
eligible pump station of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) current design
standards;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) efficiency
improvements; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) associated drainage;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) increasing the capacity of
the eligible pump station, subject to the
condition that the increase shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) significantly decrease
the risk of loss of life and property
damage; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) decrease total
lifecycle rehabilitation costs for the
eligible pump station.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization.--The Secretary may carry out
rehabilitation of an eligible pump station, if the Secretary determines
that the rehabilitation is feasible.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Cost Sharing.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Federal projects.--The non-Federal share of
the cost of rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this section
at an eligible pump station constructed by the Corps of
Engineers shall be the equal to the non-Federal share that was
applicable to construction of the eligible pump
station.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Non-federal projects.--A non-Federal interest
shall provide--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) an amount equal to 35 percent of the
cost of any rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this
section for a locally constructed eligible pump
station; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) all land, easements, rights-of-way,
and necessary relocations associated with the
rehabilitation described in subparagraph (A), at no
cost to the Federal Government.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Agreement Required.--The rehabilitation of an eligible
pump station pursuant to this section shall be initiated only after a
non-Federal interest has entered into a binding agreement with the
Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to pay the non-Federal share of the costs of
rehabilitation under subsection (c); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to pay 100 percent of the operation and
maintenance costs of the rehabilitated eligible pump station,
in accordance with regulations promulgated by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Treatment.--The rehabilitation of an eligible pump
station pursuant to this section shall not be considered to be a
separable element of the associated flood risk management project
constructed by the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1041. BRANDON ROAD STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 3061(d)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2007 (121 Stat. 1121; 132 Stat. 3785) is amended by striking the
paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ``any
project'' and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Cost share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Construction.--The Federal share of
the cost of construction of any project authorized to
be carried out pursuant to the feasibility study
identified in paragraph (1) shall be 75
percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Operation and maintenance.--
Operation and maintenance of any project''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1042. CREDIT OR REIMBURSEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Credit or Reimbursement for Contribution of Materials
or Services.--Section 1024 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2325a) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject to subsection (b), the''
and inserting ``The'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking subsection (b);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as
subsections (b) and (h), respectively;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by
adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Integral to project.--The Secretary may
provide reimbursement under subsection (c) only if the
Secretary determines that the materials or services provided
are integral to the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall ensure that
a reimbursement under subsection (c) is provided in a timely
manner.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) by inserting after subsection (b) (as so
redesignated) the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Cost Limitations.--Except as provided in this
section and subject to subsection (g), a non-Federal interest that
contributes materials or services under subsection (a) shall be
eligible for reimbursement, not to exceed an amount that is equal to
the estimated Federal cost for the performance of those materials or
services.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Agreement.--Before contributing materials or
services under subsection (a), a non-Federal interest shall enter into
an agreement with the Secretary that specifies, with respect to the use
of those materials and services, the terms and conditions that are
acceptable to the non-Federal interest and the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Requirement.--As part of an agreement under
subsection (a), a non-Federal interest shall hold and save the United
States free from any and all damage that arises from the use of any
materials or services of the non-Federal interest, except for damage
due to the fault or negligence of a contractor of the Federal
Government.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Use of Emergency Authorities.--The Secretary may use
existing emergency authorities of the Secretary following a flood or
storm event to accept materials, services, or funds under this section
if those materials, services, or funds are being used for the purpose
of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) restoring an authorized navigation or flood
risk management project up to authorized dimensions;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) repairing or reconstructing any authorized
navigation or flood risk management project, including other
authorized associated features; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) any other activities the Secretary
determines to be in the public interest as a result of the
emergency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Limitations.--A reimbursement under subsection (c)
shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) subject to the availability of
appropriations; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) subject to the compliance of the non-Federal
interest with all Federal laws and regulations that would apply
to the use of materials or services described in that
subsection if provided by the Secretary.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Determining the Value of In-Kind Contributions.--
Section 221(a)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-
5b(a)(4)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subparagraph (A)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
inserting ``, as determined by the Secretary,'' after
``value'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in clause (iii), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) the value of materials and
services contributed by non-Federal third
parties, without charge, to the non-Federal
interest for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) planning carried out
after execution of a feasibility cost-
sharing agreement; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) construction
carried out after execution of a
partnership agreement or in accordance
with subparagraph (C).'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subparagraph (D)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and''
after the semicolon at the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in clause (iii), by striking ``; and''
and inserting a period; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by striking clause (iv);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as
subparagraph (I); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall
ensure that a credit under subparagraph (A) is provided
in a timely manner.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Timeliness.--Section 1022 of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2225) is amended by
adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall ensure that a
reimbursement described in this section is provided in a timely
manner.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1043. EMERGENCY CONTRACTING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--In carrying out emergency work in an area
with respect to which the President has declared a major disaster under
section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), the Secretary shall, in competitive
acquisitions, maximize use of tradeoff procedures that place
approximately equal or greater importance on schedule and other non-
price factors relative to cost or price.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section limits or
otherwise affects authority provided to the Secretary under any other
statute or regulation to select procedures permitting other than full
and open competition when carrying out work described in subsection
(a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1044. PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 103(j)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(j)(1)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking ``Any project'' and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Any project'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Inclusion.--An agreement under
subparagraph (A) shall include a brief description of
and estimated costs for anticipated operation,
maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation
obligations of the non-Federal interest for the
project.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1045. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR HARBOR DREDGING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary may accept and expend funds contributed by a
State or other non-Federal interest--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to dredge a non-Federal harbor or channel;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to provide technical assistance related to the
planning and design of dredging activities in a non-Federal
harbor or channel.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1046. EMERGENCY FLOODING PROTECTION FOR LAKES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the
extent to which the program under section 5 of the Act of August 18,
1941 (commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of 1941'') (55 Stat.
650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701n), applies to lakes, including lakes
with the flow of a slow-moving river, including, if applicable,
recommendations for legislative changes to ensure that such lakes are
eligible for the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1047. LEVEE SAFETY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 9004 of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (33 U.S.C. 3303) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Identification of Deficiencies.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--For each levee identified in
the national levee database under subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) identify the specific engineering
and maintenance deficiencies, if any; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) describe the recommended remedies to
correct each deficiency identified under subparagraph
(A) and the associated costs of those
remedies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Consultation.--In identifying deficiencies
and describing remedies for a levee under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall consult with relevant non-Federal interests,
including by providing an opportunity for comment by those non-
Federal interests.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1048. REPLACEMENT CAPACITY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 217(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1996 (33 U.S.C. 2326a(a)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
Replacement Capacity'' after ``Additional Capacity'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Provided by secretary.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph
(B), at the request of a non-Federal interest with
respect to a project, the Secretary may--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) provide additional capacity
at a dredged material disposal facility
constructed by the Secretary beyond the
capacity that would be required for project
purposes; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) permit the use of dredged
material disposal facility capacity required
for project purposes by the non-Federal
interest if the Secretary determines that
replacement capacity can be constructed at the
facility or another facility or site before
such capacity is needed for project
purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Agreement.--Before the Secretary
takes an action under subparagraph (A), the non-Federal
interest shall agree to pay--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) all costs associated with
the construction of the additional capacity or
replacement capacity in advance of construction
of such capacity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) in the case of use by a
non-Federal interest of dredged material
disposal capacity required for project purposes
under subparagraph (A)(ii), any increase in the
cost of operation and maintenance of the
project that the Secretary determines results
from the use of the project capacity by the
non-Federal interest in advance of each cycle
of dredging.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Credit.--In the event the Secretary
determines that the cost to operate or maintain the
project decreases as a result of use by the non-Federal
interest of dredged material disposal capacity required
for project purposes under subparagraph (A)(ii), the
Secretary, at the request of the non-Federal interest,
shall credit the amount of the decrease toward any cash
contribution of the non-Federal interest required
thereafter for construction, operation, or maintenance
of the project, or of another navigation
project.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in paragraph (2), in the first sentence, by
inserting ``under paragraph (1)(A)(i)'' after ``additional
capacity''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Special rule for designation of replacement
capacity facility or site.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to such terms
and conditions as the Secretary determines to be
necessary or advisable, an agreement under paragraph
(1)(B) for use permitted under paragraph (1)(A)(ii)
shall reserve to the non-Federal interest--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the right to submit to the
Secretary for approval at a later date an
alternative to the facility or site designated
in the agreement for construction of
replacement capacity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the right to construct the
replacement capacity at the alternative
facility or site at the expense of the non-
Federal interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Requirement.--The Secretary shall
not reject a site for the construction of replacement
capacity under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) that is submitted
by the non-Federal interest for approval by the
Secretary before the date of execution of the agreement
under paragraph (1)(B), or thereafter, unless the
Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) determines that the site is
environmentally unacceptable or technically
unsound; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) provides a written basis
for the determination under clause (i) to the
non-Federal interest.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1049. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR POST-FLOOD
IMPROVEMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall expedite completion of implementation
guidance for the amendments made by section 1176 of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat.
1673).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1050. WILLAMETTE VALLEY PROJECT WATER
REALLOCATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall assist the State of
Oregon in the implementation of the reallocation of water within the
Willamette Basin, including the development of instream flow targets
and facilitation of the conversion of Willamette Valley Project stored
water to instream water rights to ensure fish and wildlife benefits, as
required by the biological opinion for the Willamette Basin Review
issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service on June 28,
2019.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1051. CENTRAL APPALACHIA WATER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program
for providing environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in
Central and North Central Appalachia (as defined by the Appalachian
Regional Commission).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (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 Central and North Central Appalachia (as defined by the
Appalachian Regional Commission), including projects for wastewater
treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities,
and surface water resource protection and development.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Public Ownership.--The Secretary may provide
assistance for a project under this section only if the project is
publicly owned.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Local Cooperation Agreements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Before providing assistance under
this section, the Secretary shall enter into a local
cooperation agreement with the non-Federal interest to provide
for design and construction of the project to be carried out
with the assistance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirements.--Each local cooperation
agreement entered into under this subsection shall provide for
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (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.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Legal and institutional structures.--
Establishment of any legal and institutional structures
as are necessary to ensure the effective long-term
operation of the project by the non-Federal
interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Cost sharing.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Federal share of the
cost of a project carried out with assistance under
this section shall be 75 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Credit for design work.--The non-
Federal interest shall receive credit toward the non-
Federal share for the reasonable costs of design work
completed by the non-Federal interest before entering
into a local cooperation agreement with the Secretary
for a project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Credit for interest.--In case of a
delay in the funding of the non-Federal share of a
project carried out with assistance under this section,
the non-Federal interest shall receive credit for
reasonable interest incurred in providing the non-
Federal share of the cost of the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) Land, easements, and rights-of-way
credit.--The non-Federal interest shall receive credit
toward the non-Federal share for land, easements,
rights-of-way, and relocations (including all
reasonable costs associated with obtaining permits
necessary for the construction, operation, and
maintenance of the project on publicly owned or
controlled land), not to exceed 25 percent of the total
cost of the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) Operation and maintenance.--The non-
Federal share of operation and maintenance costs for a
project carried out with assistance under this section
shall be 100 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--
Nothing in this section waives, limits, or otherwise affects the
applicability of any provision of Federal or State law that would
otherwise apply to a project to be carried out with assistance under
this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Nonprofit Entities.--For the purposes of this section,
a non-Federal interest may include a nonprofit entity with the consent
of the affected local government.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Administrative Costs.--Not more than 10 percent of the
amounts made available to carry out this section may be used by the
district offices of the Corps of Engineers for the administrative costs
of carrying out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $120,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1052. REVIEWING HYDROPOWER AT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
FACILITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1008 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2321b) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Reviewing Hydropower at Corps of Engineers
Facilities.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Definition of eligible non-federal
interest.--In this subsection, the term `eligible non-Federal
interest' means a non-Federal interest that owns or operates an
existing non-Federal hydropower facility at a Corps of
Engineers project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Evaluation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--On the written request
of an eligible non-Federal interest, the Secretary
shall conduct an evaluation to consider operational
changes at the applicable project to facilitate
production of non-Federal hydropower, consistent with
authorized project purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Deadline.--Not later than 180 days
after the date on which the Secretary receives a
written request under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall provide to the non-Federal interest a written
response to inform the non-Federal interest--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) that the Secretary has
approved the request to conduct an evaluation;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) of any additional
information necessary for the Secretary to
approve the request to conduct an
evaluation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Operational changes.--An operational change
referred to in paragraph (2)(A) may include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) changes to seasonal pool
levels;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) modifying releases from the project;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) other changes included in the
written request submitted under that paragraph that
enhance the usage of the project to facilitate
production of non-Federal hydropower, consistent with
authorized project purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Cost-share.--The eligible non-Federal
interest shall pay 100 percent of the costs associated with an
evaluation under this subsection, including the costs to
prepare the report under paragraph (6).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Deadline.--The Secretary shall complete an
evaluation under this subsection by the date that is not later
than 1 year after the date on which the Secretary begins the
evaluation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) Report.--On completion of an evaluation
under this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the effects of the operational
changes proposed by the non-Federal interest and examined in
the evaluation on the authorized purposes of the project,
including a description of any negative impacts of the proposed
operational changes on the authorized purposes of the
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) Savings provision.--Nothing in this
subsection--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) affects, modifies, or changes the
authorized purposes of a Corps of Engineers project;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) affects existing authorities of the
Corps of Engineers, including authorities with respect
to navigation, flood damage reduction, environmental
protection and restoration, and other related
purposes.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1053. ESTABLISHING PERMANENT FEATURES FROM EMERGENCY
RESPONSE MEASURES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Impacted community.--The term ``impacted
community'' means an entity that has received emergency flood
fighting assistance under section 5 of the Act of August 18,
1941 (commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of 1941'') (55
Stat. 650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701n), that involved the
construction of a temporary structure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Permanent feature.--The term ``permanent
feature'' means a structural or nonstructural measure typical
in a flood control project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Small or disadvantaged community.--The term
``small or disadvantaged community'' means a community--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) with a population of less than 10,000;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) an economically distressed
area (as defined in section 1083(a));
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) at risk from repeat flooding
events.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Evaluation of Temporary Structures.--On request of an
impacted community, the Secretary shall evaluate whether the temporary
structure warrants consideration for a permanent feature, in accordance
with subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Considerations.--In evaluating a temporary structure
under subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the likelihood that a similar structure will
need to be constructed in the area in the future if the
temporary structure, or a similar structure, is not made
permanent;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the extent to which similar structures have
been constructed in the area previously and removed;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the economic, safety, and environmental
benefits and impacts of establishing a permanent feature in the
watershed of the impacted community;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the extent of the modifications necessary to
make the temporary structure a permanent feature; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) the costs of the modifications described in
paragraph (4).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Conversion of Temporary Structures.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--After the Secretary completes an
evaluation under subsection (b), if the Secretary determines
that the temporary structure should become a permanent feature,
or that a permanent feature would prevent damage similar to
damage prevented by the temporary structure, and subject to
paragraph (2), the Secretary shall begin the planning and
design of the permanent feature in accordance with all
applicable design and construction standards and legal
requirements of the Secretary, including all applicable
environmental laws.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Project cost.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Secretary may carry
out the planning, design, and construction of a project
described in paragraph (1) if the total construction
cost of the project is not expected to exceed
$17,500,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Large projects.--If the total
construction cost of a project described in paragraph
(1) is expected to be greater than $17,500,000, the
Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) shall submit to Congress a
request to carry out the project in a manner
similar to a Chief's Report; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) may not carry out the project
until Congress authorizes the construction of
the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Demolition.--Demolition of a temporary
structure under this section shall be subject to the
cost-share requirement under paragraph (3), but the
costs of that demolition shall not be included in the
total construction cost of the project under
subparagraphs (A) and (B).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Cost-share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the non-Federal share of the cost of
carrying out a project under this section shall be not
more than 35 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged
communities.--In carrying out a project under this
section in partnership with a small or disadvantaged
community, if the Secretary determines that the life
safety or economic viability of the community would be
threatened without the project, the Secretary shall
reduce the non-Federal cost share applicable to the
project through a mutual agreement between the Corps of
Engineers and the non-Federal interest, in an amount
that is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) not less than 10 percent of
the total project cost; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) up to 100 percent of the non-
Federal cost share applicable to the
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1054. STUDIES OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY
NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2231) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or
conduct a feasibility study on modifications or
improvements to a project constructed by the Corps of
Engineers'' after ``water resources development
project''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``for
feasibility studies'' and all that follows through the
period at the end and inserting ``for feasibility
studies of water resources development projects
conducted by non-Federal interests to provide
sufficient information for the formulation of the
studies, including processes and procedures related to
reviews and assistance under subsection (e).'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (e)(2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``At the request'' and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--At the request'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Inclusion.--Technical assistance
under subparagraph (A) may include any assistance that
does not conflict with any other Federal law (including
regulations).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1055. SUBSURFACE DRAIN SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the
Engineer Research and Development Center, shall carry out research and
development activities relating to the use of subsurface drain systems
as--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a flood risk-reduction measure; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a coastal storm risk-reduction
measure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1056. LIMITATION ON CONTRACT EXECUTION IN THE ARKANSAS
RIVER BASIN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definition of Covered Contract.--In this section, the
term ``covered contract'' means a contract between any local
governmental entity and the Secretary for water supply storage in a
hydropower lake within the Arkansas River Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Limitation.--For any new covered contract for a
hydropower lake that is entered into during the period beginning on the
date of enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2022, a local
governmental entity shall not pay more than 110 percent of the initial
principal cost for the acre-feet being sought for the new covered
contract for that hydropower lake.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1057. SUPPORT FOR MITIGATION EFFORTS FOR SMALL DAMS IN
NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDORS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In carrying out a project for ecosystem restoration, the
Secretary is authorized to formulate and carry out fish passage
measures at a dam associated with a small hydroelectric power project
that are otherwise the legal obligation of the hydroelectric power
project licensee or exemption holder to provide under the Federal Power
Act (16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.), if the ecosystem restoration project is
located in a National Heritage Area located within the boundaries of
the North Atlantic Division of the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1058. REPORT ON BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT
UNITED STATES PORTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of all relevant
Federal agencies, shall submit to Congress a report on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the barriers to infrastructure and capital
improvement projects faced by ports and port
authorities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the impact those barriers have on the
strategic competitiveness of ports of the United States;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) recommendations to reduce those
barriers.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1059. RYE HARBOR, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall expedite authorized activities to
address the impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation,
Rye Harbor, New Hampshire, authorized by section 101 of the River and
Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 480).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1060. CAPE ARUNDEL DISPOSAL SITE, MAINE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1312 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (132 Stat. 3821) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1061. RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM,
COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, AND TEXAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5056(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2007 (121 Stat. 1214; 128 Stat. 1315) is amended by striking ``2019''
and inserting ``2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1062. RESTORATION OF ABANDONED SITES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 560(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1999 (33 U.S.C. 2336(f)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000'' and
inserting ``$30,000,000, to remain available until
expended''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1063. RURAL WESTERN WATER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 595(i) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383; 128 Stat. 1613; 130 Stat. 1681)
is amended by striking ``$435,000,000'' and inserting
``$500,000,000''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Program Manager.--The Secretary shall appoint a
headquarters employee of the Corps of Engineers as a Program Manager,
who shall be responsible for managing the environmental infrastructure
program under section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of
1999 (113 Stat. 383).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1064. THAD COCHRAN LOCK AND DAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that
Thad Cochran, whose selfless determination and tireless work, while
serving as a congressman and United States Senator from Mississippi for
45 years, contributed greatly to the realization and success of the
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Designation.--The lock and dam located at mile 371 on
the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mississippi, shall be known and
designated as the ``Thad Cochran Lock and Dam''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) 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 subsection (b) shall be deemed to be a reference to
the ``Thad Cochran Lock and Dam''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1065. REPORT ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS FACILITIES IN
APPALACHIA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional
Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States
Code, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report that identifies each Corps of
Engineers facility that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) is located within a distressed county (as
designated by the Appalachian Regional Commission pursuant to
section 14526(a)(1)(A) of title 40, United States Code), with
an emphasis on counties that have experienced job loss in the
mining, textiles, or timber industry; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) could be improved for purposes of economic
development, recreation, or other uses.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1066. REPORT ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS HYDROPOWER FACILITIES
IN APPALACHIA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of
title 40, United States Code, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, shall conduct a study--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) to determine the potential, at Corps of
Engineers facilities that are located within a county that is
identified by the Appalachian Regional Commission as a
distressed county or an at-risk county under subparagraph (A)
or (B) of section 14526(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code,
for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) testing, evaluating, piloting,
demonstrating, or deploying hydropower or energy
storage technologies; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) powering non-powered dams;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to identify previously proposed dam sites in
distressed counties (as designated by the Appalachian Regional
Commission pursuant to section 14526(a)(1)(A) of title 40,
United States Code) that may be suitable for activities
described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Coordination.--In carrying out the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with any relevant
National Laboratories.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the
Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of
title 40, United States Code, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, shall submit a report on the results of
the study under subsection (a) to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
of the Senate; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1067. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 575 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996
(110 Stat. 3789; 113 Stat. 311; 121 Stat. 1253) is repealed.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1068. IDENTIFICATION OF NONPOWERED DAMS FOR HYDROPOWER
DEVELOPMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall expedite completion of the list
required under section 1206 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (132 Stat. 3806).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1069. INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 102 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2212) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Definition of construction.--In this
subsection, the term `construction' includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) planning, design, engineering, and
surveying;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the acquisition of all land,
easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the project,
including land for disposal of dredged material;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) relocations necessary for the
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Cost-share.--Except as provided in paragraph
(3), with respect to the cost of construction or major
rehabilitation of a project for navigation on an inland
waterway--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) 65 percent shall be paid from
amounts appropriated from the general fund of the
Treasury; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) 35 percent shall be paid from
amounts appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust
Fund.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Certain projects.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--With respect to the
cost of construction or major rehabilitation of a
project described in subparagraph (B)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) 50 percent shall be paid
from amounts appropriated from the general fund
of the Treasury; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) 50 percent shall be paid
from amounts appropriated from the Inland
Waterways Trust Fund.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Projects described.--A project
referred to in subparagraph (A) is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) a project authorized by
title III;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) a project authorized by
section 652(j); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) a project authorized by
section 844, with respect to the construction
costs allocated to inland navigation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Application.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--This subsection shall
apply to the construction or major rehabilitation of a
project for navigation on an inland waterway--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) that was authorized on or
after the date of enactment of this Act;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) for which the construction
or major rehabilitation has not been initiated
or completed by the date of enactment of the
America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Other projects.--Construction or
major rehabilitation of a project for navigation on the
inland waterways that was authorized before the date of
enactment of this Act, and for which construction was
completed prior to the date of enactment of the
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, shall be
subject to this subsection as it was in effect on the
day before the date of enactment of the America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2020.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1070. FEDERAL INTEREST DETERMINATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 905 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2282) is amended by inserting after subsection (a) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Federal Interest Determination.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Before initiating a study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine the Federal
interest in carrying out the study and the projects that may be
proposed in the study.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Cost-share.--The costs of a determination
under paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) shall be at full Federal expense;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) shall not exceed $100,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Deadline.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--A determination under
paragraph (1) shall be completed by not later than 120
days after the date on which funds are made available
to the Secretary for the determination.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Treatment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Timing.--The period during
which the determination is being completed
under paragraph (1) for a study shall not be
included for purposes of the deadline to
complete a final feasibility report under
section 1001(a)(1) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a)(1)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Cost.--The cost of a
determination under paragraph (1) shall not be
included for purposes of the maximum Federal
cost under section 1001(a)(2) of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)(2)).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1071. REPORT ON SINGLE LEVEE STANDARD.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the differences between the levee standards of
the Corps of Engineers and levee standards of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) whether those differences create uncertainty
for levee management purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1072. SOUTH ATLANTIC COASTAL STUDY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1204 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for
the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1685) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(e);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Annual Briefings.--The Secretary shall provide to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an annual progress briefing on the status of the study
under subsection (a), on a State-by-State basis, including information
on the engagement of the Corps of Engineers with non-Federal interests,
including detailed lists of all meetings and decision outcomes
associated with those engagements.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Annual Reports.--Not less frequently than annually
and not later than 180 days after the annual briefing under subsection
(c), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the status
of the study under subsection (a), on a State-by-State basis, including
information on the engagement of the Corps of Engineers with non-
Federal interests, including detailed lists of all meetings and
decision outcomes associated with those engagements.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), in the
heading, by inserting ``Final'' before ``Report''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1073. COMPLETION OF REPORTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
the Secretary $50,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the
completion of any report--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) required under a provision described in
subsection (b); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) for which appropriations were not or are not
otherwise provided.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Provisions Described.--A provision referred to in
subsection (a)(1) is any of the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1193).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1628).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(Public Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) This Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Any amendments made by an Act described in
paragraphs (1) through (4).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1074. DELEGATION OF WORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES
RESTORATION PLAN PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 601(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of
2000 (114 Stat. 2684) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) Delegation of work; transfer of funds.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--On a determination by
the Secretary that the non-Federal sponsor for a
project authorized by subsection (b), (c), or (d) is
capable of and willing to carry out the project, or a
separable element of the project, the Secretary is
authorized to enter into a project partnership
agreement, or amendment to an agreement, with the non-
Federal sponsor that provides for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the non-Federal sponsor to
construct, or design and construct, the project
or separable element in accordance with the
construction plans and specifications approved
by the Division Commander; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) the Secretary to transfer
to the non-Federal sponsor funds up to an
amount equal to the Federal share under
paragraph (1) of the cost of carrying out the
project or separable element.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Technical assistance.--The Secretary
is authorized--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) to provide to the non-
Federal sponsor technical assistance, including
any technical assistance necessary for the
project to achieve compliance with statutory,
regulatory, and program requirements;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) to fund the costs of
providing the technical assistance described in
clause (i) using amounts made available for the
project or separable element, subject to the
condition that the total amount authorized for
transfer to the non-Federal sponsor under
subparagraph (A)(ii) is reduced by such
amount.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Requirement.--A non-Federal sponsor
carrying out work under a partnership agreement
described in subparagraph (A) shall comply with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) all Federal environmental
laws and regulations that would be applicable
to the project or separable element if carried
out by the Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) subchapter IV of chapter 31
of title 40, United States Code;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) chapter 37 of title 40,
United States Code; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) any other terms and
conditions that the Division Commander
determines to be advisable, as determined in
consultation with the non-Federal sponsor and
in accordance with existing Federal
regulations.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1075. MATERIAL BREACHES OF CONTRACT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In a case in which the Armed Services Board of Contract
Appeals or other court of competent jurisdiction has rendered a
decision during the period beginning on December 1, 2017, and ending on
December 31, 2022, awarding damages to a contractor relating to the
adjudication of claims arising from the construction of general
navigation features of an authorized project, notwithstanding the terms
of the Project Partnership Agreement, the Secretary shall waive payment
of the share of the non-Federal interest of those damages, including
attorney's fees, if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the contracting officer was instructed by the
Corps of Engineers to modify the terms of the contract or
terminate the contract; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals
or a court of competent jurisdiction determined that the
failure of the contracting officer to timely take the action
described in paragraph (1) was a material breach of the
contract that resulted in damages to the contractor awarded by
the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or the court, as
applicable.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1076. REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF EMBANKMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary is authorized to repair and restore any
portion of an embankment that is adjacent to the shoreline of a
reservoir project operated by the Secretary for which damage to, or the
failure of, the embankment has adversely affected a roadway that the
Secretary has relocated for construction of the reservoir,
notwithstanding--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the cause of the damage to, or the failure of,
the embankment;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) ownership of the embankment; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) any obligation of a non-Federal interest to
operate and maintain the roadway under a relocation agreement
with the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1077. NON-FEDERAL INTEREST REPAYMENT
OBLIGATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2213) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(o) Non-Federal Interest Repayment Obligations.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Definition of covered project.--In this
subsection, the term `covered project' means any project of the
Corps of Engineers--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) initiated on or after September 8,
2005; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) for which there is a delay of 5 or
more years beyond the completion date established in
the project partnership agreement for the
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Interest during construction delays.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding the
second sentence of subsection (k), on request of the
non-Federal interest for a covered project, the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest may renegotiate
the repayment terms and conditions, including--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) recalculation of the
interest rate;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) forgiveness of construction
interest accrued during a project delay;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) a credit against
construction interest for a non-Federal
investment that benefits the covered
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Temporary freeze.--In the case of a
non-Federal interest that makes a request under
subparagraph (A) for a covered project, the Secretary
shall not impose any payment for the covered project
during the period--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) beginning on the date on
which the non-Federal interest makes the
request; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) ending on the date on which
the terms and conditions for the repayment of
construction interest are finalized.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Credit for non-federal contribution.--The
Secretary is authorized to credit any costs incurred by the
non-Federal interest (including in-kind contributions) to
remedy a design or construction deficiency of a covered project
toward the non-Federal share of the cost of the covered
project, if the Secretary determines the remedy to be integral
to the completion of the covered project.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1078. GREAT LAKES CONFINED DISPOSAL FACILITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Mitigation.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, relocate access to a confined disposal facility
owned or operated by a non-Federal interest in the Great Lakes region
in which material dredged by the Corps of Engineers is placed, if the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration regulates access
to the confined disposal facility under title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Cost-Share.--The cost to relocate access to a confined
disposal facility under subsection (a) shall be shared in accordance
with the cost-share applicable to operation and maintenance of the
Federal navigation project from which material placed in the confined
disposal facility is dredged.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Termination.--The authority provided under this
section shall terminate on December 31, 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1079. COASTAL MAPPING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 516 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996
(33 U.S.C. 2326b) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection
(h);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subsection (f) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Coastal Mapping.--The Secretary shall develop and
carry out a plan for the recurring mapping of coastlines that are
experiencing rapid change, including, at a minimum, such coastlines
in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Alaska;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Hawaii; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) any territory or possession of the United
States.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated), by
adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Coastal mapping.--In addition to amounts
made available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out subsection (g) with respect to
Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories and possessions of the
United States, $10,000,000, to remain available until
expended.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1080. DISPOSAL OF DREDGED MATERIALS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend parts 335 through 338
of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, to ensure that, when
evaluating the placement of dredged materials from operation and
maintenance of water resources development projects, the Corps of
Engineers shall consider--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the suitability of the material to be dredged
for a full range of beneficial uses; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the economic and environmental benefits and
impacts, and feasibility, of using the material for those
beneficial uses.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects,
preempts, or interferes with any obligation to comply with the
provisions of any Federal environmental law, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1081. UPPER MISSOURI RIVER BASIN MAINSTEM DAM FISH LOSS
RESEARCH.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--As part of the program under section 22
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16),
the Secretary shall conduct research on the management of fish losses
through the mainstem dams of the Missouri River Basin during periods of
high flow.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Contents.--The research under subsection (a) shall
include an examination of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the effects of high flow rates through Upper
Missouri River Basin mainstem dam outlet works on fish
passage;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) options used by other Corps of Engineers
district offices to mitigate fish losses through dams;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the feasibility of implementing fish loss
mitigation options in the Upper Missouri River Basin mainstem
dams based on similar ongoing studies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report
recommending a plan to address fish losses through mainstem dams in the
Upper Missouri River Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1082. BRIEFINGS ON DISSEMINATION OF
INFORMATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1104(b) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act
of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 2282d note; Public Law 115-270) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as
subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as
so redesignated), by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Briefings.--Not less frequently than
annually, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a briefing on the progress of the
implementation of paragraph (1), including a description of
each action the Secretary is taking to implement that
paragraph.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Guidance; compliance.--The Secretary shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) issue guidance on the uniform
implementation of the process under section 7001 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33
U.S.C. 2282d) by each district of the Corps of
Engineers; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) each year, ensure compliance with
the guidance under subparagraph (A).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1083. CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS IN UNDERSERVED
COMMUNITIES, ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS, OR RURAL
AREAS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Economically distressed area.--The term
``economically distressed area'' means an area that has--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a per capita income of 80 percent or
less of the national per capita income; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) an unemployment rate that is, for the
most recent 24-month period for which data is
available, at least 1 percent greater than the national
average unemployment rate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means an
area not included in an urbanized area or urban cluster, as
determined by the Director of the Census Bureau.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved
community'' means a city, town, or other incorporated or
unincorporated political subdivision of a State that provides
general local government for a population of less than
100,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Recommendation of Projects.--The Secretary may
recommend a project without the need to demonstrate that the project is
justified by national economic development benefits if the Secretary
determines that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the community to be served by the project is
an underserved community, is in an economically distressed
area, or is in a rural area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the long-term life safety, economic viability,
and environmental sustainability of the community would be
threatened without the project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in the case of a project in an underserved
community, the benefits of the project are typically more local
or regional in nature.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Economic Consideration.--The economic evaluation of a
project under subsection (b) shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) monetary benefits; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) nonmonetary benefits.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Prioritization.--A project recommended by the
Secretary under subsection (b) shall be given equivalent budget
consideration and priority as projects recommended by national economic
development benefits.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Limitations.--Nothing in this section affects,
preempts, or interferes with any obligation to comply with the
provisions of any Federal environmental law, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1084. INTERIM RISK REDUCTION MEASURES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--In the case of any interim risk reduction
measure for dam safety purposes that was evaluated in a final
environmental assessment completed during the period beginning on March
18, 2019, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall carry out a reevaluation of the measure in a timely
manner if the final environmental assessment did not consider in detail
at least--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) 1 operational water control plan change
alternative;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) 1 action alternative other than an operational
water control plan change; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the no action alternative.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Coordination.--The alternatives described in
subsection (a) shall be developed in coordination with Federal
agencies, States, units of local government, and other non-Federal
interests that have existing water obligations that would be directly
affected by implementation of an interim risk reduction measure
referred to in that subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Implementation Prior to Reevaluation.--Nothing in this
section prohibits the Secretary from implementing an interim risk
reduction measure evaluated in a final environmental assessment during
the period beginning on March 18, 2019, and ending on the date of
enactment of this Act prior to the completion of the reevaluation under
subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1085. MAINTENANCE DREDGING PERMITS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall prioritize the
reissuance of any regional general permit for maintenance dredging that
expires prior to May 1, 2021, and shall use best efforts to ensure the
reissuance prior to expiration of such a regional general permit for
maintenance dredging.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects,
preempts, or interferes with any obligation to comply with the
provisions of any Federal or State environmental law, including--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1086. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The project for navigation, Theodore Ship Channel, Mobile
Harbor, Alabama, authorized by section 112 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2923) is revised to correct a
technical error and to designate the 40 foot deep, 300 foot wide, and
1,200 foot long anchorage basin located adjacent to the main ship
channel near the bay shoreline as a 40 foot deep, 1,320 foot wide, and
approximately 1,468.5 foot long access channel extending north from
stations 257+25 and 273+25 from the Theodore Channel to serve the
public terminal as obligated under that Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1087. ANNUAL DEBRIS REMOVAL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than December 31 of each year,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies
the activities the Secretary plans to start, continue, or complete
during the upcoming year pursuant to authority provided to the
Secretary under section 3 of the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 23,
chapter 19; 33 U.S.C. 603a), or another debris removal authority of the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (a) shall
include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a list of debris removal activities to be
started, continued, or completed during the upcoming fiscal
year within the boundaries of the North Atlantic Division of
the Corps of Engineers;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the authority under which the debris removal
activity is to be carried out;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) estimated total costs and completion dates for
each activity; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the non-Federal partner for each
activity.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1088. ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary is directed to review the
master plan and shoreline management plan for any lake described in
section 3134 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1142; 130 Stat. 1671) for the purpose of identifying areas suitable for
enhanced development if--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the master plan and shoreline management plan
of the lake have been updated since January 1, 2013;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the district office of the Corps of Engineers
has received a written request for such a review.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definition of Enhanced Development.--In this section,
the term ``enhanced development'' means structures or other
improvements used for non-water-dependent commercial or hospitality
industry purposes or for residential or recreational
purposes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Lease Authority.--The Secretary is authorized to lease
Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary pursuant to this
section for such terms as the Secretary determines to be advisable to
permit enhanced development in areas approved for such uses under
subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Use of Competitive Procedures.--The Secretary shall
require use of competitive procedures for leases authorized under
subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Considerations.--For leases authorized under
subsection (c), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) require payment of at least fair market value,
up to 50 percent of which amount may be provided in-kind at the
discretion of the Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) enter into a partnership agreement with a
private entity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) consider lease durations of up to 100 years;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) consider regional economic impacts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Types of In-Kind Consideration.--The Secretary is
authorized to accept as in-kind consideration under subsection (e)(1)--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the maintenance, protection, alteration,
repair, improvement, or restoration of public recreation
facilities under the control of the Secretary; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) construction of new public recreation
facilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Disposition of Proceeds.--Notwithstanding section 7 of
the Act of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701c-
3), all proceeds received from issuance of leases authorized under
subsection (c) shall be deposited in a special account in the Treasury
established for the Secretary and shall be available for the following
activities at the lake specified in a lease entered into under this
section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Natural resource and recreation
management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The investigation, planning, construction,
operation, and maintenance of public recreation
facilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Payment of Administrative Expenses.--The Secretary
shall recover the administrative expenses associated with leases
authorized under subsection (c) in accordance with section 2695 of
title 10, United States Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1089. REPORT ON BENEFITS CALCULATION FOR FLOOD CONTROL
STRUCTURES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the extent
to which flood insurance premium reductions that result from
implementation of a structural flood risk management project are
included in the calculation of the benefits of the project by the Corps
of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1090. HIGH WATER-LOW WATER PREPAREDNESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definition of Bypass.--In this section, the term
``bypass'' means an alternate water route adjacent to a lock and dam
that can be used for commercial navigation during high water
conditions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Emergency Determination.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation
with the District Commanders responsible for maintaining any
affected waterway, the Inland Waterway Users Board, and the
Coast Guard, may make a determination that an emergency
condition described in paragraph (2) exists, or is anticipated
to exist, on an inland navigable waterway or a
bypass.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Emergency conditions.--An emergency condition
includes not less than 1 of the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Unsafe conditions on an inland
navigable waterway or a bypass that prevents the
operation of commercial vessels as a result of a major
change in water level or flows.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) An obstruction in an inland navigable
waterway or a bypass, including silt, sediment, rock
formation, or a shallow channel.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) An impaired or inoperable Federal lock
and dam.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Emergency Mitigation Project.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and the
availability of appropriations and in accordance with all
applicable Federal requirements, the Secretary may carry out an
emergency mitigation project on an inland navigable waterway or
a bypass for which the Secretary has determined that an
emergency condition exists, or is anticipated to exist, under
subsection (b)(1) to remedy or prevent that emergency
condition.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Deadline.--An emergency mitigation project
under paragraph (1) shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) be initiated by not later than 60 days
after the date on which the Secretary makes a
determination under subsection (b)(1) with respect to
the inland navigable waterway or bypass on which the
project will be carried out; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) be completed by not later than 1 year
after the date on which the Secretary makes a
determination under subsection (b)(1) with respect to
the inland navigable waterway or bypass on which the
project will be carried out.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section
$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1091. EAST ROCKAWAY INLET TO ROCKAWAY INLET AND JAMAICA
BAY REFORMULATION, NEW YORK.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out
the project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, East Rockaway
Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay Reformulation, Atlantic Coast
of New York, substantially in accordance with terms and conditions
described in the report of the Chief of Engineers, dated August 22,
2019, and subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Treatment and Cost-Share.--For the project described
in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the project shall be considered to be a
continuation of the interim response to the authorization under
House Report 105-90 of the 105th Congress, and under the
heading ``construction'' under the heading ``Corps of
Engineers-civil'' under chapter 4 of title X of the Disaster
Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (127 Stat. 24); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) for renourishment and adaptive management
activities for the project, the total estimated periodic
renourishment cost shall be $379,526,000, to be shared 50
percent Federal and 50 percent non-Federal.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1092. REPORT ON ANTECEDENT HYDROLOGIC
CONDITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives a report on the use by the Corps of
Engineers since 2010 of data relating to antecedent hydrologic
conditions in the Missouri River Basin (including soil moisture
conditions, frost depths, snowpack, and streamflow conditions)
in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) conducting Missouri River mainstem
reservoir operations under the Missouri River Master
Manual;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) developing related annual operating
plans; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) performing seasonal, monthly, and
daily operations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Inclusions.--The report under paragraph (1)
shall include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a review of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the approach of the Corps of
Engineers to forecasting basin runoff in
developing annual operating plans of the Corps
of Engineers;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the assessment of existing
and alternative algorithms that could improve
forecasting;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) the approach of the Corps of
Engineers for reservoir releases in the winter,
spring, summer, and fall, based on runoff
forecasts;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) the February 2017 technical
report of the Corps of Engineers on long-range
forecasting;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) the use by the Corps of
Engineers of data from Federal and State
entities in runoff forecasts; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (vi) the use by the Corps of
Engineers of advanced data collection,
including through the use of unmanned aerial
systems, forecasting, and modeling;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) findings and recommendations on how to
best incorporate antecedent basin conditions in annual
operating plans and Missouri River mainstem reservoir
operations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Peer Review.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to enter
into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences or a
similar independent scientific and technical advisory
organization to establish a panel of experts to conduct a peer
review of the report under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary receives the results of the peer
review under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives the results of the peer review under paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized
to be appropriated to the Secretary--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) $5,000,000 for the report under subsection
(a); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) $5,000,000 for the peer review under
subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1093. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out
a demonstration program to determine the causes of, and how to
effectively treat and eliminate, harmful algal blooms within the Great
Lakes and Lake Okeechobee, Florida, and applicable
tributaries.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Consultation.--In carrying out the
demonstration program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
consult with appropriate Federal and State agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use of data.--In carrying out the
demonstration program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment
of this Act and ongoing programs and efforts of Federal
agencies and States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Cost Sharing.--An activity carried out under the
demonstration program under subsection (a) shall be at full Federal
expense.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1094. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
DREDGING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> It is the sense of Congress that the Corps of Engineers
should maintain the annual maintenance dredging for Wilmington Harbor,
Delaware.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1095. SELECTION OF DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL METHOD FOR
CERTAIN PURPOSES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
(33 U.S.C. 2326) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (d)(1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``In developing'' and all that follows
through ``the non-Federal interest,'' and inserting
``At the request of the non-Federal interest for a
project involving the disposal of dredged material, the
Secretary, using funds appropriated for construction or
operation and maintenance of the project, may select'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``flood and storm damage and flood reduction benefits''
and inserting ``hurricane and storm or flood risk
reduction benefits''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (g) (as amended by section
1017(b)(5)(B))--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``There are''
and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3),
there are'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (4); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Selection of dredged material disposal
method for certain purposes.--Activities carried out under
subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) shall be carried out using amounts
appropriated for construction or operation and
maintenance of the project involving the disposal of
the dredged material; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) shall not carried out using amounts
made available under paragraph (1).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1096. INCREASING ACCESS FOR RECREATION AT CORPS OF
ENGINEERS PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with
relevant non-Federal sponsors and State and local recreation
organizations, shall develop recommendations to maximize public access
and public use of projects owned or operated by the Corps of
Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Inventory and Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and make publicly available a report that includes--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) an inventory of projects owned or operated by
the Corps of Engineers that are publicly accessible;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) recommendations to increase access for
recreation as described in subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1097. EXTINGUISHMENT OF FLOWAGE EASEMENTS, ROUGH RIVER
LAKE, KENTUCKY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations and on request of the landowner, the Secretary shall
extinguish any flowage easement or portion of a flowage easement held
by the United States on developed land of the landowner at Rough River
Lake, Kentucky--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) that is above 534 feet mean sea level;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) for which the Secretary determines the flowage
easement or portion of the flowage easement is not required to
address backwater effects.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) No Liability.--The United States shall not be liable
for any damages to property or injuries to persons from flooding that
may be attributable to the operation and maintenance of Rough River
Dam, Kentucky, on land that was encumbered by a flowage easement
extinguished under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1098. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Subsection (a)(1) of section 205 of the Flood Control Act
of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) (as amended by section 1017(b)(6)) is amended
by inserting ``and projects that use natural features or nature-based
features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))''
after ``nonstructural projects''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1099. COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM
FROM OLD RIVER CONTROL STRUCTURE TO GULF OF
MEXICO.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to
Congress a comprehensive study of the lower Mississippi River, and the
tributaries and distributaries of the Mississippi River, from the Old
River Control Structure near Point Breeze, Louisiana, to the Gulf of
Mexico, including an examination of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) hurricane and storm damage reduction, flood
risk management, structural and nonstructural flood control,
and floodplain management strategies, including the
consideration of natural features or nature-based features (as
those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C.
2289a(a)));</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) structural and operational modifications to
completed water resources development projects within the study
area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) fish and wildlife habitat resources, including
in the Mississippi Sound Estuary, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin,
the Breton Sound, the Barataria Basin, the Terrebonne Basin,
the Atchafalaya Basin, the Vermilion-Teche Basin, and other
outlets of the Mississippi River and Tributaries
Project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) mitigation of adverse impacts from operations
of flood control structures to the Mississippi Sound Estuary,
the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, the Breton Sound, the Barataria
Basin, the Atchafalaya Basin, and other outlets of the
Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, including on water
quality;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) recreation needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) navigation needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) ecosystem restoration needs;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) monitoring requirements, including as near-
real time monitoring as practicable, and adaptive management
measures to respond to changing conditions over time;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) the division of responsibilities of the
Federal Government and non-Federal interests with respect to
flood risk management and hurricane and storm damage reduction;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) the roles and responsibilities of Federal
agencies with respect to flood risk management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Contents.--The study under subsection (a) shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) include recommendations on management plans
and actions to be carried out by responsible Federal
agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) address whether changes are necessary to the
Mississippi River and Tributaries Project authorized by the
first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 (commonly known as the
``Flood Control Act of 1928'') (45 Stat. 534, chapter 569; 33
U.S.C. 702a) within the study area;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) recognize the interest and rights of States in
maximum effective river resource use and control; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) include recommendations for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Federal and non-Federal action, where
appropriate;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) construction of new water resource
projects to improve the maximum effective river
resource use and control within the study area;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) follow-up studies and data collection
and monitoring to be carried out by the relevant
Federal or State agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Further Analysis.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--As part of the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out activities that
warrant additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers,
including feasibility studies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out
under paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a continuation of
the study under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Consultation.--In conducting the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate
Federal and State agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use of data.--In conducting the study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing
programs and efforts of Federal agencies, States, universities,
and nonprofit entities, including multi-State monitoring
programs.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Cost Sharing.--The study conducted under subsection
(a) shall be at full Federal expense.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1100. MISSOURI RIVER.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act and biannually thereafter for a period of 10
years, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the changes to
impacts of interception-rearing complex (referred to in this section as
``IRC'') on--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) flood control, navigation, and other
authorized purposes set forth in the Missouri River Master
Manual; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the population status of the pallid sturgeon,
including population trends.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Future IRC Construction.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Comments.--The Secretary shall solicit
comments from the public and the Governor of each affected
State on proposals to construct additional IRCs.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Research and development.--The Secretary shall
conduct further research on IRC design, including any impacts
on existing flows and all authorized purposes set forth in the
Missouri River Master Manual, to ensure that any construction
of IRCs incorporates the best available science.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Period.--The public comment period under
paragraph (1) shall be not less than 90 days for each future
IRC project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Repairs.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary shall use all existing
authorities--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to repair dikes and revetments that
are impacting flood risk and bank erosion;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to repair or improve water control
structures at the headworks of constructed shallow
water habitat side channels.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Authorized Purposes.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--If the Secretary determines that
IRCs have an adverse impact on an authorized purpose set forth
in the Missouri River Master Manual, the Secretary shall take
corrective action to address any such adverse
impacts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) No adverse impact on tonnage.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that IRCs do not
have an adverse impact on tonnage of materials transported on
the Missouri River.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1101. FLEXIBILITY FOR PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Goal.--For each feasibility study initiated by the
Secretary on or after the date of enactment of this Act under section
905(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C.
2282(a)), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) establish a goal of completing the feasibility
study by not later than 2 years after the date of initiation;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) to the maximum extent practicable, attempt to
comply with the goal under paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authority.--In carrying out a feasibility study
described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) exercise all existing flexibilities under and
exceptions to any requirement administered by the Secretary, in
whole or in part; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) otherwise provide additional flexibility or
expedited processing with respect to the requirements described
in paragraph (1) to meet the goal described in subsection
(a)(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Maintaining Protections.--Nothing in this section--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) supersedes, amends, or modifies--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) section 1001(a)(1) of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a)(1)); or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the National Environmental Policy Act
of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other Federal
environmental law; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) affects the responsibility of any Federal
officer to comply with or enforce any law or requirement
described in this subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1102. DEVELOPMENT OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in consultation with the agencies described in
subsection (b), identify the categorical exclusions described
in section 230.9 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations), that would accelerate delivery of a
project if those categorical exclusions were available to those
agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) collect existing documentation and
substantiating information on the categorical exclusions
identified under paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) provide to each agency described in subsection
(b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a list of the categorical exclusions
identified under paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the documentation and substantiating
information collected under paragraph (2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Agencies Described.--The agencies referred to in
subsection (a) are--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Department of the Interior;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Department of Transportation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Department of Commerce;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) the Department of Agriculture;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) the Department of Energy;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) the Department of Defense; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) any other Federal agency that has participated
in an environmental review process for a project, as determined
by the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Adoption of Categorical Exclusions.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date on which the Secretary provides the list required under
subsection (a)(3)(A), an agency described in subsection (b)
shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose any
categorical exclusions from the list applicable to the agency,
subject to the condition that the categorical exclusion
identified under subsection (a)(1) meets the criteria for a
categorical exclusion under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of
Federal Regulations (or successor regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Public comment.--In a notice of proposed
rulemaking under paragraph (1), the applicable agency may
solicit comments on whether any of the proposed new categorical
exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under
section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations).</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle B--Studies and Reports</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND
MODIFICATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study
or initiate project modifications for the following projects for water
resources development and conservation and other purposes, as
identified in the report entitled ``Report to Congress on Future Water
Resources Development'' submitted to Congress on or after June 3, 2019,
pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by
Congress:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The project for coastal storm risk management,
Newbury and Newburyport, Massachusetts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The project for flood protection, Jones
County, Mississippi.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The project for ecosystem restoration, Lower
Osage River Basin, Missouri.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The project modification for Clarence Cannon
Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project Salt River, Missouri.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The project modification for Smithville Lake,
Plattsburg, Missouri.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) The project modification for Smithville Lake,
Smithville, Missouri.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) The project for navigation, Lower Missouri
River, Missouri.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) The project for flood risk management, Port
Arthur, Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) The project for flood risk management,
Chocolate Bayou, Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) The project for navigation, Houston-
Galveston, Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) Reauthorization of the project for
navigation, Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, United States
Virgin Islands.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) Modification of the project for water supply
desalination, South Perris, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) Reauthorization of the project for
navigation, Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas, United States
Virgin Islands.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (14) The project for flood protection, levee
rehabilitation, Greater Williamsport, Pennsylvania.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1202. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall expedite the completion, review, or
validation of the applicable decision document for the following
projects:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Modification of the Tennessee-Tombigbee
Waterway for improved access and navigation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The project for ecosystem restoration, Hudson-
Raritan Estuary, New York and New Jersey.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The project for flood risk management, Peckman
River Basin, New Jersey.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The project for navigation, St. George Harbor,
Alaska.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and
Dam, Tennessee River, Kentucky.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) The project for navigation, New Haven Harbor,
Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) The project for flood risk management,
Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) The project for navigation, Wilmington Harbor,
North Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) The project for hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction, Carolina Beach, North Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) The project for hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) The project for flood risk management,
Raymondville Drain Project, Lower Rio Grande Basin,
Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) The project for navigation, Port of Corpus
Christi, Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) The project for flood risk management,
Westminster and East Garden Grove, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (14) The project for flood risk management, Prado
Basin, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (15) The project for ecosystem restoration, Malibu
Creek watershed, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (16) The project for flood risk management, San
Francisquito Creek, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (17) The project for navigation, Georgetown
Harbor, South Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (18) The project for coastal storm risk
management, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (19) The project for flood risk management,
Dorchester County, South Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (20) The project for navigation, Florence,
Alabama.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (21) The project for navigation, North Landing
Bridge, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Virginia.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (22) The project for flood risk management, Upper
Barataria, Louisiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (23) The project for navigation, Port Fourchon,
Belle Pass, Louisiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (24) The project for ecosystem restoration, Lake
Okeechobee, Florida.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (25) The project for ecosystem restoration,
Western Everglades, Florida.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (26) The project for ecosystem restoration, Canal
111, South Dade, Florida.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (27) The project for ecosystem restoration,
Caloosahatchee River C-43, West Basin Storage Reservoir,
Florida.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (28) The project for flood risk management,
Hanapepe River, Kaua'i, Hawaii.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (29) The project for flood risk management,
Wailupe Stream, Oahu, Hawaii.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (30) The project for flood risk management, Lower
Santa Cruz watershed, Arizona.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (31) The project for navigation, Upper St. Anthony
Falls Lock and Dam, Minnesota.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (32) The project for flood risk management,
Westchester County streams, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (33) The project for hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction, Fire Island to Montauk Point Reformulation, New
York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (34) The project for flood risk management, Savan
Gut Phase II, St. Thomas, United States Virgin
Islands.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (35) The project for flood risk management, Rio
Culebrinas, Puerto Rico.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (36) The project for flood risk management,
Turpentine Run, St. Thomas, United States Virgin
Islands.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (37) The project for flood risk management, Rio
Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (38) The project for hurricane and storm damage
risk reduction, Highlands, New Jersey.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (39) The project for navigation, Seattle Harbor,
Washington.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (40) The project for flood risk management,
metropolitan Louisville, Kentucky.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (41) The feasibility study for the project for
rehabilitation of Lock E-32, Erie Canal, Pittsford, New
York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (42) The project for ecosystem restoration, Hudson
River Habitat Restoration, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (43) The project for navigation, Lake Montauk
Harbor, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (44) Modifications to the project for navigation,
Milwaukee Harbor, Wisconsin, pursuant to section 14 of the Act
of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and Harbors
Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C.
408).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (45) An economic reevaluation report for the
navigation and sustainability program under title VIII of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 652 note;
Public Law 110-114).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (46) The project for water supply, Willamette
River Basin Review Reallocation, Oregon.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (47) The project for ecosystem restoration, South
Fork of the South Branch of the Chicago River (Bubbly Creek),
Illinois.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1203. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS IN ANNUAL REPORT TO
CONGRESS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall complete the review of each of the
following submissions for consideration for inclusion in the report
submitted under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d):</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Modification of the authorization for the
environmental infrastructure project, DeSoto County,
Mississippi, under section 219(f)(30) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 122
Stat. 1623).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Modification of the types of activities
authorized under the environmental infrastructure project,
Jackson County, Mississippi, under section 331 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 305; 121 Stat.
1134).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Modification of the environmental restoration
infrastructure and resource protection development program,
southern West Virginia, under section 340 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4856; 113 Stat.
320; 114 Stat. 2678; 121 Stat. 1257).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Modification of the environmental assistance
program, central West Virginia, under section 571 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 371; 121 Stat.
1257).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the project for water and wastewater assistance, Madison
and St. Claire Counties, Illinois, authorized by section
219(f)(55) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 114 Stat. 2763A-221).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) A study on the reallocation of water storage
at Lake Whitney, Texas, in accordance with section 301 of the
Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Reallocation of water storage at Aquilla Lake,
Texas, in accordance with the Aquilla Lake Reallocation Study
of the Corps of Engineers, dated February 2018, and section 301
of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) Expansion of the Abiquiu Reservoir, New
Mexico, to allow more flexibility for concurrent storage of San
Juan-Chama and Rio Grande system water, while changing the
authorized water supply storage limit within the flood control
space from a volume of 200,000 acre-feet to an elevation of
6,230 feet National Geodetic Vertical Datum, in order to
increase the currently available space by approximately 30,000
acre-feet until the space diminishes over time due to sediment
inflow.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) A watershed assessment to determine problems,
needs, and opportunities within the Lower Rio Grande Valley
watershed, Texas.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1204. ASSISTANCE TO NON-FEDERAL SPONSORS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Corps of Engineers shall provide
assistance to the non-Federal interest of a project proposal described
in subsection (b) during the Corps of Engineers outreach required under
section 7001(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d(b)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Project Proposals Described.--A project proposal
referred to in subsection (a) is any of the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Development of a management plan for
restoration of the Chicago River, Illinois, pursuant to the
resolution of the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate (108th Congress, 2d Session) relating to the Chicago
River System Restoration Management Plan, Illinois, and dated
June 23, 2004.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the project for flood damage reduction, Des Moines and
Raccoon Rivers, Des Moines, Iowa, authorized by section
1001(21) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1053).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Modification of the project for navigation,
Ouachita-Black Rivers, Arkansas and Louisiana, authorized by
section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 481)
to include water supply as an authorized purpose.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Modification of the project for navigation,
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River, to deepen the navigation channel
to a minimum depth of 12 feet, as authorized under section 136
of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004
(117 Stat. 1842).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Modification of the project for flood risk
management and water supply, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Arkansas
River Basin, Oklahoma, authorized by section 4 of the Act of
June 28, 1938 (52 Stat 1218, chapter 795) to modify water
storage and provide for a sufficient quantity of water supply
storage space in the inactive pool storage to support the
fishery downstream from Tenkiller Reservoir.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Reauthorization of the project for
environmental restoration, Muddy River, Brookline and Boston,
Massachusetts, authorized by section 522 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2656), and deauthorized
pursuant to section 6001 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 579b) (as in effect on the
day before the date of enactment of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1690)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Modification of the project for flood damage
reduction, Muddy River, Brookline and Boston, Massachusetts,
authorized by section 522 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2656), to provide that in the case of
phase II of the project, the non-Federal interest is not
required to pay any cost of the project above the initial
estimate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) A feasibility study for a project for flood
risk management, Hoosic River, Massachusetts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) A feasibility study for a project for aquatic
ecosystem restoration at the mouth of the Hood River, Oregon,
at the confluence of that river with the Columbia River,
Oregon.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) A feasibility study on resolving increased
silting and shoaling adjacent to, but outside of, the Federal
channel, experienced at the Port of Bandon, Coquille River,
Oregon.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) A feasibility study on increasing the
frequency and depth of dredging assistance from the Corps of
Engineers at the Port of Astoria, located at the mouth of the
Columbia River, Oregon.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) A feasibility study on modifying the project
for navigation, Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, authorized by
section 202(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(100 Stat. 4094), to deepen the navigation channel to 46
feet.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) A feasibility study to identify and evaluate
opportunities to reduce the risk of flooding and restore lost
habitat within the Escatawpa River Basin, Mississippi and
Alabama.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (14) The project described in section 219(f)(231)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835;
113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1266).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (15) A feasibility study for a project to design
and construct the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail, a multiuse
trail on Federal land between Torrington and Derby,
Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (16) A feasibility study for a project for coastal
and flood risk management, Stratford, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (17) A feasibility study for projects for flood
risk management, Woodbridge, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (18) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the project to eliminate or control combined sewer
overflows, St. Louis, Missouri, authorized by section
219(f)(32) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 337; 121 Stat. 1233).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (19) A feasibility study for projects for
ecosystem restoration, Bangert Island, St. Charles, Missouri,
related to channels and aquatic habitats.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (20) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the project to carry out water related infrastructure, El
Paso, Texas, authorized by section 219(f)(269) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat.
335; 121 Stat. 1268).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (21) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the South Central Pennsylvania environmental restoration
infrastructure and resource protection development pilot
program under section 313 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4845; 121 Stat. 1146).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (22) A feasibility study for dam safety
improvements, Oroville Dam, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (23) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the project for water supply, Lakes Marion and Moultrie,
South Carolina.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (24) An environmental infrastructure project to
increase hydrologic variability, Sacramento Regional Water
Bank, California.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (25) A study for a project for aquatic ecosystem
restoration and allied purposes, Blue River Watershed, Missouri
and Kansas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (26) A project for aquatic and riparian
restoration, Line Creek, Riverside, Kansas.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (27) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the environmental infrastructure program, Central New
Mexico, under section 593 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 381; 119 Stat. 2255).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (28) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the environmental assistance program, Ohio and North
Dakota, under section 594 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383; 121 Stat. 1140; 121 Stat.
1944).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (29) A study for a fish passage for ecological
restoration, Lower Alabama River, Alabama.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (30) Modification of the project for Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway Deep Creek bridge replacement,
Virginia.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (31) Modification of projects for water supply,
wastewater infrastructure, and environmental restoration,
Virginia, authorized by section 219(f)(10) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat.
335; 121 Stat. 1255).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (32) Modification of the project for flood risk
management, Red River below Denison Dam, Arkansas, Louisiana,
and Texas, for Caddo Levee District, Louisiana, to incorporate
the Cherokee Park Levee into the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (33) Modification of the Mississippi River and
Tributaries Project authorized by the first section of the Act
of May 15, 1928 (45 Stat. 534, chapter 569) to include the
portion of the Ouachita River Levee System at and below Monroe,
Louisiana, to Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (34) Modification of the project for navigation,
Port of Iberia, Louisiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (35) A feasibility study for flood risk management
and storm damage reduction in the Hoey's Basin area of the
eastbank of Jefferson Parish, including a study of the ``pump
to the river'' concept.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (36) A feasibility study for a project for flood
risk management, Cataouatche Subbasin, which encompasses part
of the westbank of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (37) Modification of the project for beach erosion
and hurricane protection, Grand Isle, Louisiana, to include
periodic beach nourishment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (38) A feasibility study, Arkansas River Basin,
Oklahoma, to determine whether the purchase of additional flood
easements, changes in lake level management, additional levee
infrastructure, or implementation of other flood risk
management or containment mechanisms along the Arkansas River
Basin would benefit local communities by reducing flood risks
around projects of the Secretary in a range of different flood
scenarios.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (39) Modification of the authorized funding level
for critical restoration projects, Lake Champlain watershed,
Vermont and New York, authorized by section 542 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat.
1150).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (40) Modification of the authorized funding level
for wastewater infrastructure, Charlotte County, Florida,
authorized by section 219(f)(121) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121
Stat. 1261).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (41) A project to extend dredging of the South
Haven Harbor, Michigan, to include the former Turning
Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (42) Modification of the project for flood risk
management, Upper Rouge River, Wayne County,
Michigan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (43) A feasibility study for the project for flood
risk management, Tonto Creek, Arizona.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (44) A feasibility study for the project for flood
risk management, Sikorsky Airport, Bridgeport,
Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (45) Modification of the authorized funding level
for the environmental infrastructure project, Calaveras County,
California, under section 219(f)(86) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1259).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (46) Modification of the project for navigation,
River Rouge, Michigan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (47) A feasibility study for dredge disposal
management activities, Port of Florence, Alabama.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (48) A feasibility study for the project for
navigation, Port of Oswego, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (49) A project for repairs to the West Pier and
West Barrier Bar, Little Sodus Bay Harbor, Cayuga County, New
York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (50) A project for repair of sheet pile wall and
east breakwater, Great Sodus Bay, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (51) A study of the resiliency of the Allegheny
Reservoir, in consultation with the Seneca Nation.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (52) A feasibility study for potential projects
for the rehabilitation of the Glenn Falls Feeder Canal, which
begins at the Feeder Dam intersection with the Hudson River in
Queensbury, New York, and runs to the confluence of the Old
Champlain Canal in Kingsbury, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (53) A feasibility study for the rehabilitation of
the tainter gates and guard gate, Caughdenoy Dam, New York,
including an evaluation of the rehabilitation work necessary to
extend the service life of those structures, such as--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) improvements to the hydraulic
efficiency of the gate systems;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) improvements to the concrete
foundation and gate support structures; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) any other improvements the Secretary
determines to be necessary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (54) Modification of the Upper Mississippi River
Restoration program authorized by section 1103 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (55) The project for flood protection,
Bloomington, Indiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (56) The project for flood protection, Gary,
Indiana.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (57) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Athens, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(254) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (58) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Blaine, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(255) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (59) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Claiborne County, Tennessee, authorized
by section 219(f)(256) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat.
1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (60) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Giles County, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(257) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (61) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Grainger County, Tennessee, authorized
by section 219(f)(258) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat.
1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (62) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Hamilton County, Tennessee, authorized
by section 219(f)(259) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat.
1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (63) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Harrogate, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(260) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (64) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Johnson County, Tennessee, authorized
by section 219(f)(261) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat.
1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (65) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Knoxville, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(262) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (66) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Nashville, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(263) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (67) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Lewis, Lawrence, and Wayne Counties,
Tennessee, authorized by section 219(f)(264) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat.
335; 121 Stat. 1268).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (68) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, authorized by
section 219(f)(265) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1268).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (69) Modification of the environmental
infrastructure project, Plateau Utility District, Morgan
County, Tennessee, authorized by section 219(f)(266) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1268).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (70) Extension of existing authority to the City
of Sheffield, Alabama, for the Nashville District of the Corps
of Engineers to replace a sewer pipe that floods when the Corps
of Engineers mitigates flooding upstream as authorized by
section 219(f)(263) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (71) A research study to examine the causes of
harmful algal blooms, such as agricultural runoff, sewer
discharge, and commercial or industrial flows, and possible
mitigation strategies for algal blooms in the Allegheny
Reservoir Watershed, New York.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1205. RAHWAY FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY, NEW
JERSEY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) nullify the determination of the North
Atlantic Division of the Corps of Engineers that further study
of the feasibility study for flood risk management, Rahway, New
Jersey, is not warranted;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) identify an acceptable alternative to the
project described in paragraph (1) that could receive Federal
support; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) expedite the completion of a feasibility study
for the acceptable alternative identified under paragraph
(2).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1206. ARCTIC DEEP DRAFT PORT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The strategic importance of the Arctic
continues to increase as the United States and other countries
recognize the economic and military significance of the sea
lanes and choke points within the region and understand the
potential for power projection from the Arctic into multiple
regions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) On January 19, 2018, Secretary of Defense
James Mattis released the ``2018 National Defense Strategy of
the United States of America'' in which the Secretary outlined
the reemergence of long-term, strategic competition by
countries such as China and Russia.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Russia and China have conducted military
exercises together in the Arctic, have agreed to connect the
Northern Sea Route, claimed by Russia, with the Maritime Silk
Road of China, and are working together in developing natural
gas resources in the Arctic.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The Government of the Russian Federation has
prioritized the development of Arctic capabilities and has made
significant investments in military infrastructure in the
Arctic, including the creation of a new Arctic Command and the
construction or refurbishment of 16 deepwater ports and 14
airfields in the region.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The Government of the People's Republic of
China--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) released, in January 2018, its new
Arctic Strategy, the Polar Silk Road, in which it
declares itself as a ``near-Arctic state'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) has publicly stated that it seeks to
expand its ``Belt and Road Initiative'' to the Arctic
region, including current investment in the natural gas
fields in the Yamal Peninsula in Russia, rare-earth
element mines in Greenland, and the real estate,
alternative energy, and fisheries in Iceland.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) The significance of the Arctic continues to
grow as countries around the globe begin to understand the
magnitude of the natural resources in the Arctic, including, at
a minimum, oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, gold,
diamonds, and abundant fisheries.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) The Bering Strait is experiencing significant
increases in international traffic from vessels transiting the
Northern Sea Route, increases that are projected to continue if
decreases in sea ice coverage continue.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) Increases in human, maritime, and resource
development activity in the Arctic region create additional
mission requirements for Federal agencies, given--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the strategic focus of the Government
of the Russian Federation and the Government of the
People's Republic of China on the Arctic;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) overlapping territorial claims;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the potential for maritime accidents,
oil spills, and illegal fishing near the exclusive
economic zone of the United States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) The increasing role of the United States in
the Arctic has been highlighted in each of the last 4 National
Defense Authorization Acts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) The United States Coast Guard Arctic
Strategic Outlook released in April 2019 states that
``[d]emonstrating commitment to operational presence, Canada,
Denmark, and Norway have made strategic investments in ice-
capable patrol ships charged with national or homeland security
missions. [The United States] is the only country with an
Arctic presence that has not made similar investments in ice-
capable surface maritime security assets. This limits the
ability of the Coast Guard, and the Nation, to credibly uphold
sovereignty or respond to contingencies in the
Arctic''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) On December 6, 2018, Secretary of the Navy
Richard Spencer stated that ``[w]e need to have a strategic
Arctic port up in Alaska''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) Meanwhile, the 2 closest strategic seaports,
as designated by the Department of Defense, to the Arctic
Circle are the Port of Anchorage and the Port of Tacoma,
located approximately 1,500 nautical miles and 2,400 nautical
miles away, respectively, and approximately 1,900 nautical
miles and 2,800 nautical miles, respectively, from Barrow,
Alaska.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Definition of Arctic.--In this section, the term
``Arctic'' has the meaning given the term in section 112 of the Arctic
Research and Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the Arctic is a region of strategic importance
to the national security interests of the United
States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) there is a compelling national, regional,
Alaska Native, and private sector need for permanent maritime
and other infrastructure development and for a presence in the
Arctic region by the United States to support and facilitate
search and rescue, shipping safety, economic development, oil
spill prevention and response, protection of subsistence and
commercial fishing, port of refuge, Arctic research, and
maritime law enforcement on the Bering Sea, the Chukchi Sea,
and the Arctic Ocean; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) it is in the national interest to enhance
existing and develop maritime and other infrastructure in the
Arctic that would allow the Coast Guard and the Navy each to
perform their respective statutory duties and functions on a
more permanent basis with minimal mission
interruption.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) United States Arctic Deep Draft Port.--The Secretary
shall expedite the completion of the applicable decision document for
the project for navigation, Arctic Deep Draft Port, Nome,
Alaska.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1207. NASSAU COUNTY BACK BAYS COASTAL STORM RISK
MANAGEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)) shall not apply to the
Nassau County Back Bays Costal Storm Risk Management feasibility study,
authorized by the first section of the Act of June 15, 1955 (69 Stat.
132, chapter 140).</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle C--Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related
Provisions</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF WATCH HILL COVE, RHODE ISLAND
AND CONNECTICUT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The portion of the project for navigation, Pawcatuck
River, Rhode Island and Connecticut, authorized by section 2 of the Act
of March 2, 1945 (commonly known as the ``River and Harbor Act of
1945'') (59 Stat. 13), consisting of a 10-foot deep, 16-acre anchorage
area in Watch Hill Cove is no longer authorized beginning on the date
of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1302. RUSH RIVER AND LOWER RUSH RIVER, NORTH
DAKOTA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The portion of the comprehensive plan for
flood control and other purposes in the Red River of the North drainage
basin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, authorized by section
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1177) and modified by
section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 176), consisting
of clearing and rectification of the channel from mile 28.3 near Amenia
to the mouth of the Rush River, known as Cass County Drain No. 12, is
no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Lower Branch Rush River.--The project for flood
control, Lower Branch Rush River, North Dakota, carried out under
section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), known as
Cass County Drain No. 2, is no longer authorized beginning on the date
of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1303. WILLAMETTE FALLS LOCKS, WILLAMETTE RIVER,
OREGON.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to dispose of
the project for navigation, Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River,
Oregon, authorized by the Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 664, chapter
382) (referred to in this section as the ``Willamette Falls Locks
project''), subject to the conditions described in this section and in
accordance with the report of the Director of Civil Works entitled
``Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River, Oregon, Section 216
Disposition Study with Integrated Environmental Assessment (Study)''
and dated July 11, 2019.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Repairs.--Before the disposal under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall carry out repairs to address primary seismic and
safety risks in accordance with the recommendations approved in the
report referred to in that subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Deauthorization.--On the completion of the repairs
under subsection (b) and the requirements under subsection (d)(5),
Willamette Falls Locks project shall no longer be authorized as a
Federal project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Conveyance.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to the requirements of
this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to convey to an
entity to be named by the Willamette Falls Locks Commission or
the State of Oregon, all right, title, and interest of the
United States in and to any land in which the Federal
Government has a property interest for the Willamette Falls
Locks project, together with any improvements on the
land.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Quitclaim deed.--The Secretary shall convey
the property and improvements described in paragraph (1) by
quitclaim deed to the transferee identified under that
paragraph under such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the
United States, in accordance with applicable Federal and State
law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Applicability of real property screening
requirements.--Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code,
shall not apply to the conveyance under paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Subject to existing easements and other
interests.--The conveyance of property and improvements under
paragraph (1) shall be subject to all existing deed
reservations, easements, rights-of-way, and leases that are in
effect as of the date of the conveyance.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Requirements before conveyance.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Perpetual road easement.--Before a
conveyance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
acquire a perpetual road easement from the adjacent
property owner for use of the access road.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Environmental compliance.--Before a
conveyance under paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in accordance with the real
estate report in Appendix A of the report
referred to in subsection (a), the Secretary
shall complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Secretary shall satisfy
all conditions set forth in the Phase 1 Site
Assessment for the Willamette Falls Locks
project, including a Phase 2 Site Assessment,
and any needed property restoration.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Historic preservation.--Before a
conveyance under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
comply with obligations of the Secretary under the
Memorandum of Agreement with the Oregon State Historic
Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation and dated September
2016.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Savings Clause.--If the transferee under subsection
(d)(1) does not accept the conveyance under that subsection, the
Secretary may dispose of the land and improvements in which the Federal
Government has a property interest for the Willamette Falls Locks
project under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States
Code.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1304. CAMDEN HARBOR, MAINE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The portions of the project for
navigation, Camden Harbor, Maine, described in subsection (b) are no
longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Portions Described.--The portions referred to in
subsection (a) are the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The portion of the 10-foot deep inner harbor
area, authorized by the first section of the Act of March 3,
1873 (17 Stat. 565, chapter 233), and the first section of the
Act of August 11, 1888 (25 Stat. 400, chapter 860),
approximately 50,621.75 square feet in area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) starting at a point with coordinates
N197,640.07, E837,851.71;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) thence running S8443' 23.94"W about
381.51 feet to a point with coordinates N197,604.98,
E837,471.82;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) thence running N4347'51.43"W about
270.26 feet to a point with coordinates N197,800.05,
E837,284.77;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) thence running S5902' 26.62"E about
219.18 feet to a point with coordinates N197,687.30,
E837,472.72;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) thence running S8150' 09.76"E about
144.70 feet to a point with coordinates N197,666.75,
E837,615.96;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) thence running N5727' 07.42"E about
317.32 feet to a point with coordinates N197,866.52,
E837,928.96; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) thence running S1850' 04.48"W about
239.27 feet to the point described in subparagraph
(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The portion of the 14-foot deep outer harbor
area, authorized by the first section of the Act of August 11,
1888 (25 Stat. 400, chapter 860), and the first section of the
Act of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat. 331, chapter 1079),
approximately 222,015.94 square feet in area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) starting at a point with coordinates
N197,640.07, E837,851.71;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) thence running N1850'04.48"E about
239.27 feet to a point with coordinates N197,866.53,
E837,928.96;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) thence running N5828' 51.05"E about
308.48 feet to a point with coordinates N198,027.79,
E838,191.93;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) thence running N8420' 01.88"E about
370.06 feet to a point with coordinates N198,064.33,
E838,560.18;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) thence running S0532' 03.42"E about
357.31 feet to a point with coordinates N197,708.68,
E838,594.64; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) thence running S8443' 23.94"W about
746.08 feet to the point described in subparagraph
(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1305. DEAUTHORIZATION OF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT FOR TAYLOR
CREEK RESERVOIR AND LEVEE L-73, UPPER ST. JOHNS RIVER
BASIN, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The portions of the project for flood control and other
purposes, Central and Southern Florida, authorized by section 203 of
the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), consisting of the Taylor
Creek Reservoir and Levee L-73 within the Upper St. Johns River Basin,
Florida, are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1306. NEW LONDON HARBOR WATERFRONT CHANNEL,
CONNECTICUT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The portion of the project for
navigation, New London Harbor, Connecticut, 23-foot Waterfront Channel,
authorized by the first section of the Act of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat.
333, chapter 1079), described in subsection (b) is no longer authorized
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Area Described.--The area referred to in subsection
(a) is generally the portion between and around the 2 piers at State
Pier New London, specifically the area--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) beginning at a point N691263.78,
E1181259.26;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) running N 3501'50.75" W about 955.59 feet to
a point N692046.26, E1180710.74;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) running N 5458'06.78" E about 100.00 feet to
a point N692103.66, E1180792.62;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) running S 3501'50.75" E about 989.8 feet to a
point N691293.17, E1181360.78; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) running S 7351'15.45" W about 105.69 feet to
the point described in paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1307. NO DEAUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the
period ending on September 30, 2024, an environmental infrastructure
assistance project or program of the Corps of Engineers shall not be
deauthorized.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1308. COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION
PLAN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a project or
separable element of a project under the Comprehensive Everglades
Restoration Plan authorized by section 601 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680) shall not be deauthorized
prior to December 31, 2030.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle D--Water Resources Infrastructure</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes, as identified in the report entitled
``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development'' submitted
to Congress on or after June 3, 2019, pursuant to section 7001 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or
otherwise reviewed by Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the
Secretary substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to
the conditions, described in the respective reports designated in this
section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Ecosystem restoration.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of
Report of
Chief of
A. State B. Name Engineers or D. Estimated Costs
Director of
Civil Works
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1. MD Anacostia River, December 19, Federal: $23,171,000
Prince George's 2018 Non-Federal: $12,476,000
County Total: $35,647,000
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2. IL Great Lakes and May 23, 2019 Federal: $647,478,000
Mississippi River Non-Federal: $215,826,000
Interbasin Study- Total: $863,304,000
Brandon Road,
Will County
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3. CO South Platte River July 29, 2019 Federal: $334,412,000
and Tributaries, Non-Federal: $200,406,000
Adams and Denver Total: $534,818,000
Counties
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4. MO St. Louis November 1, Federal: $60,124,000
Riverfront--Meram 2019 Non-Federal: $32,375,000
ec River Basin Total: $92,499,000
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5. CA Delta Islands and December 18, Federal: $16,746,395
Levees 2018 Non-Federal: $9,016,736
Total: $25,763,131
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6. CA Yuba River June 20, 2019 Federal: $65,014,326
Non-Federal: $35,008,268
Total: $100,022,594
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7. NM Sandia Pueblo to August 5, Federal: $16,163,000
Isleta Pueblo 2019 Non-Federal: $8,703,000
Total: $24,866,000
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8. TX Jefferson County September 12, Federal: $37,615,000
2019 Non-Federal: $20,254,000
Total: $57,869,000
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9. FL Loxahatchee River April 8, 2020 Federal: $372,232,000
Watershed Non-Federal: $368,528,000
Total: $740,760,000
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<DELETED> (2) Flood risk management.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. ND Souris River April 16, Federal: $58,041,750
Basin, Bottineau, 2019 Non-Federal: $31,253,250
McHenry, Total: $89,295,000
Renville, and
Ward Counties
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2. AZ Little Colorado December 14, Federal: $52,462,000
River at Winslow, 2018 Non-Federal: $28,249,000
Navajo County Total: $80,711,000
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3. NM Middle Rio Grande March 13, Federal: $190,538,000
floor protection, 2020 Non-Federal: $102,598,000
Bernalillo to Total: $293,136,000
Belen, New
Mexico, at
Albuquerque, New
Mexico
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4. OK Tulsa and West April 23, Federal: $86,780,000
Tulsa Levee 2020 Non-Federal: $46,728,000
System Total: $133,508,000
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<DELETED> (3) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.--
</DELETED>
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NY East Rockaway August 22, Federal: $793,966,000
Inlet to Rockaway 2019 Non-Federal: $189,763,000
Inlet and Jamaica Total: $983,729,000
Bay
Reformulation,
Atlantic Coast
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2. RI Pawcatuck River December 19, Federal: $37,848,000
2018 Non-Federal: $20,379,000
Total: $58,227,000
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3. VA Norfolk Coastal February 5, Federal: $909,040,000
Storm Risk 2019 Non-Federal: $489,480,000
Management Total: $1,398,520,000
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4. NY Hashamomuck Cove December 9, Initial Federal:
2019 $11,549,000
Initial Non-Federal:
$6,218,000
Initial Total: $17,767,000
Renourishment Federal:
$23,481,500
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$23,481,500
Renourishment Total:
$46,963,000
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5. DE Delaware River March 6, 2020 Initial Federal:
Dredged Material $53,220,000
Utilization Initial Non-Federal:
$28,660,000
Initial Total: $81,880,000
Renourishment Federal:
$116,380,000
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$116,380,000
Renourishment Total:
$232,760,000
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<DELETED> (4) Navigation.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. AK Unalaska, Dutch February 7, Federal: $26,202,750
Harbor Channels 2020 Non-Federal: $8,734,000
Total: $34,937,000
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2. TX Gulf Intracoastal October 23, Total: $409,777,000 (to be
Waterway, Brazos 2019 derived 65 percent from
River Floodgates the general fund of the
and Colorado Treasury and 35 percent
River Locks from the Inland Waterways
Trust Fund)
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3. TX Matagorda Ship November 15, Federal: $138,660,000
Channel 2019 Non-Federal: $79,664,000
Improvement Total: $218,324,000
Project, Port
Lavaca
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4. TX Houston Ship April 23, Federal: $462,803,000
Channel Expansion 2020 Non-Federal: $414,045,000
Improvement Total: $876,848,000
Project
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5. NY, New York and New April 23, Federal: $18,940,000
NJ Jersey Harbor 2020 Non-Federal: $6,310,000
Anchorages Total: $25,250,000
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<DELETED> (5) Coastal storm risk management.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NJ, New Jersey Dredged April 8, 2020 Federal: $162,920,000
PA Material Non-Federal: $125,640,000
Utilization, Total: $288,560,000
Delaware River ...........................
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<DELETED>SEC. 1402. EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall provide priority funding for and
expedite the completion of the following projects:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) The project for ecosystem restoration, Cano
Martin Pena, Puerto Rico, as authorized by section 5127 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat.
1242).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) The project for navigation for Portsmouth
Harbor and the Piscataqua River, Maine and New Hampshire,
authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962
(76 Stat. 1173).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) The project for flood risk management, Rio de
Flag, Arizona.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) The project for flood risk management, East
Hartford Levee System, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) The project for flood risk management,
Hartford Levee System, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) The project for navigation, Guilford Harbor
and Sluice Channel, Connecticut.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (7) Phase 5 of the Bluestone Dam Project
Remediation, West Virginia.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (8) The project for water supply and ecosystem
restoration, Howard Hanson Dam, Washington, authorized by
section 101(b)(15) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1999 (113 Stat. 281).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (9) The project for ecosystem restoration, Puget
Sound, Washington, authorized by section 209 of the Flood
Control Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1197).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (10) The project for navigation, Tacoma Harbor,
Washington.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (11) The project for water storage, Halligan Dam,
Colorado.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (12) The project for construction of tribal
housing authorized by title IV of Public Law 100-581 (102 Stat.
2944).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (13) The replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore
Bridges, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the
Secretary as recommended in the respective reports, designated in this
section, that were prepared by non-Federal interests under section 203
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231), with
such modifications as the Secretary determines advisable, subject to
preparation of a report by the Secretary to address the concerns,
recommendations, and conditions, if any, identified by the Secretary in
the review assessments designated in this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Coastal storm risk management.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. FL St. Lucie County, June 2018 July 2018
Fort Pierce Shore
Protection
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<DELETED> (2) Navigation.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. LA Houma Navigation June 2018 July 2018
Canal Deepening
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2. LA Baptiste-Collette January 2017, June 2018
Bayou Navigation amended
Channel Deepening April 2018
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<DELETED> (3) Flood risk management.--</DELETED>
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. TX Chacon Creek August 2018 September 2018
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<DELETED>Subtitle E--Water Supply and Storage</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1501. SMALL WATER STORAGE PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a program
to study and construct new, or enlarge existing, small water storage
projects in rural States, in partnership with a non-Federal
interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Requirements.--To be eligible to participate in the
program under this section, a water storage project shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) be located in a State with a population of
less than 1,000,000;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2)(A) in the case of a new water storage project,
have a water storage capacity of not less than 2,000 acre-feet
and not more than 30,000 acre-feet; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in the case of an enlargement of an existing
water storage project, be for an enlargement of not less than
1,000 acre-feet and not more than 30,000 acre-feet;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) provide--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) flood risk management benefits;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) ecological benefits; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) be economically justified, environmentally
acceptable, and technically feasible.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Expedited Projects.--For the 10-year period beginning
on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall expedite
projects under this section for which applicable Federal permitting
requirements have been completed.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Use of Data.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--In conducting a study under this
section, to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall
use any applicable hydrologic, economic, or environmental data
from State water plans or other State planning documents
relating to water resources management.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Use of existing materials.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Studies.--On the agreement of the
Secretary and the non-Federal interest, the Secretary
may use any applicable existing studies of the non-
Federal interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Federal permitting.--The Secretary may
use Federal permitting that has been completed by other
Federal agencies for the purpose of determining project
eligibility with respect to the requirements described
in subsection (b)(4).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Cost-Share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Study.--The Federal share of the cost of a
study conducted under this section shall be 75
percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Construction.--The Federal share of the cost
of a project constructed under this section shall be 80
percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) OMRRR Responsibility.--The costs of operation,
maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation for a project
constructed under this section shall be the responsibility of the non-
Federal interest.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Individual Project Limit.--Not more than $65,000,000
in Federal funds may be made available to a project under this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $130,000,000 for each
fiscal year.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1502. MISSOURI RIVER RESERVOIR SEDIMENT
MANAGEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1179(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements
for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1675; 132 Stat. 3782) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (3)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
``project purposes, including'' before ``storage
capacity''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``preliminary'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking paragraph (9);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by inserting after paragraph (3) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Justification.--In determining the economic
justification of a sediment management plan under paragraph
(2), the Secretary shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) measure and include flooding,
erosion, and accretion damages both upstream and
downstream of the reservoir that are likely to occur as
a result of sediment management within the reservoir
compared to the damages that are likely to occur if the
sediment management plan is not implemented;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) include lifecycle costs and a 100-
year period of analysis.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Implementation.--As part of a sediment
management plan under paragraph (2), the Secretary may carry
out sediment removal activities at reservoirs owned and
operated by the Secretary in the Upper Missouri River Basin, or
at reservoirs for which the Secretary has flood control
responsibilities under section 7 of the Act of December 22,
1944 (commonly known as the `Flood Control Act of 1944') (58
Stat. 890, chapter 665; 33 U.S.C. 709), in the Upper Missouri
River Basin, in accordance with section 602 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4148; 121 Stat.
1076) as if those reservoirs were listed in subsection (a) of
that section.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1503. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR STATES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Secretary shall ensure that the planning assistance
for States program under section 22 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16) provides equal priority for all
authorized purposes, including water supply and water
conservation.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1504. FORECAST-INFORMED RESERVOIR OPERATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Working Group.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in conjunction
with the Commissioner of Reclamation, shall establish a working
group to advance the science to support forecast-informed
reservoir operations in the Upper Missouri River
Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Members.--The working group established under
paragraph (1) shall be composed of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Secretary;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Commissioner of
Reclamation;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the Director of the United States
Geological Survey;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) the Administrator of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) representatives of affected State and
local agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Duties.--The working group established under
paragraph (1) shall develop recommendations to implement the
use of forecast-informed reservoir operations in the Upper
Missouri River Basin and submit to Congress a report on the
findings and recommendations of the working group.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Viability Assessments.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--On request of a non-Federal
interest, the Secretary, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and
the non-Federal interest shall jointly conduct a viability
assessment on the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations
at a reservoir--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) that is located within the Upper
Missouri River Basin; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) for which the Secretary has flood
control responsibilities under section 7 of the Act of
December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood
Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 890, chapter 665; 33
U.S.C. 709).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Completion date.--To the maximum extent
practicable, a viability assessment under paragraph (1) shall
be completed by not later than 1 year after the date on which
the viability assessment begins.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost
of a viability assessment under paragraph (1) shall be 100
percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Plan for Temporary Deviation.--If a viability
assessment conducted under subsection (b)(1) indicates that forecast-
informed reservoir operations are viable at a reservoir described in
that subsection, the Secretary and the Commissioner of Reclamation
shall develop and implement a pilot program to carry out forecast-
informed reservoir operations at that reservoir.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1505. STUDY ON DATA FOR WATER ALLOCATION, SUPPLY, AND
DEMAND.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall offer to enter into
an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study
on the ability of Federal agencies to coordinate with other Federal
agencies, State and local agencies, communities, universities,
consortiums, councils, and other relevant entities with expertise in
water resources to facilitate and coordinate the sharing of water
allocation, supply, and demand data, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) any catalogs of data;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) definitions of any commonly used terms
relating to water allocation, supply, and demand; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a description of any common standards used by
those entities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report.--If the National Academy of Sciences enters
into the agreement under subsection (a), to the maximum extent
practicable, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the National Academy of Sciences shall submit to Congress a report
that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the results of the study under subsection
(a);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) recommendations for ways to streamline and
make cost-effective methods for Federal agencies to coordinate
interstate sharing of data, including recommendations for the
development of a publicly accessible, internet-based platform
that can allow entities described in subsection (a) to
communicate and coordinate ongoing data collection efforts
relating to water allocation, supply, and demand, and share
best practices relating to those efforts; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a recommendation as to an appropriate Federal
entity that should--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) serve as the lead coordinator for data
relating to water allocation, supply, and demand;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) host and manage the internet-based
platform described in paragraph (2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Funding.--Out of funds made available to the Secretary
for operations and maintenance activities of the Corps of Engineers
that are not otherwise obligated, the Secretary may use to carry out
this section $3,900,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1506. GAO REPORT ON CERTAIN FEDERAL DAMS AND
RESERVOIRS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to
Congress a report that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) with respect to each Federal dam and reservoir
in the United States located west of the 100th meridian--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) an identification of the water control
manuals that were changed or updated by the Corps of
Engineers during the previous 10 years; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) an identification of any water storage
reallocations approved by the Corps of Engineers during
the previous 10 years;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a summary of the process and policies used by
the Corps of Engineers to establish and update flood control
curves within water control manuals at the Federal dams and
reservoirs described in paragraph (1); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) recommendations for changes to the process and
policies referred to in paragraph (2) to allow for increased
water storage at the Federal dams and reservoirs described in
paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1507. AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996
(33 U.S.C. 2330) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(g); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Priority.--For the period of fiscal years 2021
through 2024, in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give
priority to a project that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) is located in the South Platte River
Basin;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) is on a body of water that is identified by
the applicable State under section 303(d) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1313(d)) as being
impaired;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) has the potential to provide flood risk
management and recreational benefits in addition to ecosystem
restoration benefits; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) is located in a city with a population of
80,000 or less.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1508. IMPROVING REVIEWS FOR NON-FEDERAL HYDROPOWER AT
EXISTING CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Environmental review process.--The term
``environmental review process'' means the process of preparing
an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Licensing application.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The term ``licensing
application'' means the process of seeking a license
from the Commission to construct or operate a
hydropower facility at a qualifying facility.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Inclusion.--The term ``licensing
application'' includes any prelicensing coordination
conducted with the Commission prior to submission of a
formal application.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Memorandum of understanding.--The term
``Memorandum of Understanding'' means the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Corps of Engineers and the Commission
on Non-Federal Hydropower Projects, signed in July
2016.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Qualifying facility.--The term ``qualifying
facility'' means any dam, dike, embankment, or other barrier--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the construction of which was
completed on or before the date of enactment of this
section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) that is operated, owned, or
constructed by the Corps of Engineers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Applicability.--This section shall apply to each
licensing application for a qualifying facility--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) for which prelicensing coordination described
in subsection (a)(3)(B) is initiated on or after the date of
enactment of this section; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) that is submitted on or after the date of
enactment of this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Environmental Review Process.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided under
paragraph (2) and consistent with the Memorandum of
Understanding, the Commission and the Secretary shall develop
and implement an environmental review process for a licensing
application at a qualifying facility, which shall include
conducting the Commission prelicensing process concurrently
with the process of preparing an environmental impact statement
or environmental assessment under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary that may be required to construct or operate a
hydropower facility at a qualifying facility.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Exception.--The environmental review process
shall not include a licensing application in which the proposed
activity qualifies for a general permit under section 10 of the
Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1151, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C.
403) or section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1344) or categorical permission under section 14 of
the Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C.
408).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Length of process.--To the maximum extent
practicable, and without affecting the obligations or
requirements of any Federal environmental law, including the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.), and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.), the Commission and the Secretary shall ensure
that the environmental review process described in paragraph
(1) is completed in a timely manner so that the Commission is
able to make a final decision on an application for a license
by not later than 2 years after the date on which the
Commission receives a completed licensing
application.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Purpose and need.--Notwithstanding the
authority of the Secretary in determining overall project
purposes under part 230 of title 33, Code of Federal
Regulations (or successor regulations), the Secretary,
consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding, shall
coordinate with the Commission to define the purpose and need
for an environmental impact statement or environmental
assessment as part of the environmental review process
described in paragraph (1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Certification.--No hydropower facility planned under
this section shall be approved by the Commission or the Secretary
unless the Secretary certifies in writing that the proposed hydropower
facility will not adversely affect or undermine--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the structural integrity of the qualifying
facility; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the ability of the qualifying facility--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) to achieve the congressionally
authorized purposes of the facility; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) to comply with applicable laws and
policies, including the national water resources
planning policy under section 2031(a) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 1962-
3(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section waives or
affects the obligations or requirements of any Federal environmental
laws, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C.
1531 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1509. SURPLUS WATER CONTRACTS AND WATER STORAGE
AGREEMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1046(c) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (128 Stat. 1254; 132 Stat. 3784) is amended--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking paragraph (3); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(3).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1510. REDUCED PRICING FOR CERTAIN WATER SUPPLY
STORAGE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 322 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990
(33 U.S.C. 2324) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``2,000,000''
and inserting ``3,000,000''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (g)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking ``means a community'' and
inserting the following: ``means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a community''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a regional water system that serves a
population of less than 100,000, for which the per capita
income is less than the per capita income of not less than 50
percent of the counties in the United States.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>Subtitle F--Invasive Species</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1601. DEFINITION OF INVASIVE SPECIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> In this subtitle, the term ``invasive species'' has the
meaning given the term in section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed.
Reg. 6183; relating to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as amended
by section 2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg. 88609; relating to
safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of invasive species (December
5, 2016))).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1602. INVASIVE SPECIES IN IMPAIRED WATERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the
``Administrator'') may provide technical assistance to support efforts
to eradicate invasive species from waterways of the United States to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) States;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Indian Tribes; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) units of local government.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) No Cost.--The technical assistance under subsection
(a) shall be provided at no cost to the entities described in that
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Prioritization.--In selecting efforts to which to
provide technical assistance under subsection (a), the Administrator
shall give priority to those efforts that target an invasive species in
a waterway that is identified by the applicable State under
subparagraph (A) or (B) of section 303(d)(1) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1313(d)(1)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain
available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1603. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1108 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (33 U.S.C. 2263a) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``management'' and
inserting ``prevention, management,''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by inserting ``, elodea, quagga
mussels,'' after ``Asian carp''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by inserting ``or could be impacted in
the future'' after ``impacted''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by inserting ``Arctic,'' after
``Pacific,''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1604. INVASIVE SPECIES MITIGATION AND
REDUCTION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C.
610) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``this section
$110,000,000'' and inserting ``this section
(except for subsections (f) and (g))
$120,000,000'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``and'' at the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) in subparagraph (C), by
striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) $10,000,000 shall be made available
to carry out subsection (d)(1)(A)(iv).'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as
paragraph (3);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Other programs.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--There are authorized to
be appropriated--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) $10,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 through 2024 to carry out
subsection (f); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) $50,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 through 2024 to carry out
subsection (g)(2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Invasive plant species pilot
program.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director
of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
$10,000,000 to carry out subsection (g)(3).'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated),
by inserting ``or (2)(A)'' after ``paragraph
(1)'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the subsection heading, by
inserting ``and Decontamination'' after
``Inspection'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in subparagraph (A)--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) in the subparagraph
heading, by inserting ``and
decontamination'' after
``inspection'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) in clause (ii), by
striking ``and'' at the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (III) in clause (iii), by
striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (IV) by adding at the end
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) to protect basins and
watersheds that adjoin an international border
between the United States and Canada.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking subparagraph (B)
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Locations.--The Secretary shall
place watercraft inspection and decontamination
stations under subparagraph (A) at locations with the
highest likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic
invasive species into and out of waters of the United
States, as determined by the Secretary in consultation
with the Governors and entities described in paragraph
(3).'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking
``(iii)'' and inserting ``(iv)''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) by striking ``watercraft inspection
stations'' each place it appears and inserting
``watercraft inspection and decontamination stations'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Invasive Species Management Pilot Program.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Definition of invasive species.--In this
subsection, the term `invasive species' has the meaning given
the term in section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed. Reg.
6183; relating to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as
amended by section 2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg.
88609; relating to safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of
invasive species (December 5, 2016))).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Development of plans.--The Secretary shall
carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary shall
collaborate with States in the Upper Missouri River Basin in
developing voluntary aquatic invasive species management plans
to mitigate the effects of invasive species on public
infrastructure facilities located on reservoirs of the Corps of
Engineers in those States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Management plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Secretary, in
consultation with the Governor of each State in the
Upper Missouri River Basin that elects to participate
in the pilot program, shall prepare a management plan
for each participating State that identifies public
infrastructure facilities located on reservoirs of the
Corps of Engineers in those States that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) are affected by aquatic
invasive species; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) need financial and
technical assistance in order to maintain
operations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Use of existing plans.--In
developing a management plan under subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall consider a management plan
submitted by a participating State under section
1204(a) of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance
Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C.
4724(a)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Termination of authority.--The authority
provided under this subsection shall terminate on September 30,
2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(g) Invasive Species Prevention and Reduction.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Definition of invasive species.--In this
subsection, the term `invasive species' has the meaning given
the term in section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed. Reg.
6183; relating to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as
amended by section 2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg.
88609; relating to safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of
invasive species (December 5, 2016))).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Invasive species partnerships.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Secretary may enter
into partnerships with applicable States and other
Federal agencies to carry out actions to reduce, to the
maximum extent practicable, invasive species that
adversely impact water quantity or water quality in the
Platte River Basin, the Upper Colorado River Basin, the
Upper Snake River Basin, and the Upper Missouri River
Basin.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Prioritization.--In selecting
actions to carry out under a partnership under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to
projects that are intended to control or manage the
Russian olive (Elaeagnus angustfolia) or saltcedar (of
the genus Tamarix).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Invasive plant species pilot program.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Definitions.--In this
paragraph:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Eligible entity.--The term
`eligible entity' means a partnership between
or among 2 or more entities that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(aa) at least 1
flood control district;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(bb) at least 1
city, county, township, town,
borough, parish, village, or
other general purpose political
subdivision of a State or
Indian tribe (as defined in
section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education
Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.
5304)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) may include any
other entity (such as a nonprofit
organization or institution of higher
education), as determined by the
Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Invasive plant species.--
The term `invasive plant species' means a plant
that is nonnative to the ecosystem under
consideration, the introduction of which causes
or is likely to cause economic harm or harm to
human health.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) Secretary.--The term
`Secretary' means the Secretary of the
Interior, acting through the Director of the
United States Fish and Wildlife
Service.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Pilot program.--The Secretary shall
establish a pilot program under which the Secretary
shall work with eligible entities to carry out
activities--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) to remove invasive plant
species in riparian areas that contribute to
drought conditions in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) the Lower Colorado
River Basin;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) the Rio Grande
River Basin;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(III) the Texas Gulf
Coast Basin; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(IV) the Arkansas-White-
Red Basin;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) where appropriate, to
replace the invasive plant species described in
clause (i) with ecologically suitable native
species; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) to maintain and monitor
riparian areas in which activities are carried
out under clauses (i) and (ii).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) Report to congress.--Not later than
18 months after the date of enactment of this
subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee
on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives a report describing the
implementation of the pilot program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) Termination of authority.--The
authority provided under this paragraph shall terminate
on September 30, 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Cost-share.--The Federal share of an action
carried out under a partnership under paragraph (2) or the
pilot program under paragraph (3) shall not exceed 80 percent
of the total cost of the action.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1605. TERRESTRIAL NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PILOT
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a pilot
program, in consultation with the Federal Interagency Committee for the
Management of Noxious and Exotic Weeds, to identify and develop new and
improved strategies for terrestrial noxious weed control on Federal
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Partnerships.--In carrying out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall act in partnership with such other
individuals and entities as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may utilize
cooperative agreements with county and State agencies for the
implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing the new and improved strategies
developed through the pilot program under subsection (a).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1606. INVASIVE SPECIES RISK ASSESSMENT, PRIORITIZATION,
AND MANAGEMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 528(f)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1996 (110 Stat. 3771) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) and (J) as
subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) shall, using existing amounts
appropriated to the Task Force, develop and update, as
appropriate, a priority list of invasive species that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) reflects an assessment of
ecological risk that the listed invasive
species represent;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) includes populations of
invasive plants and animals that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) are significantly
impacting the structure and function of
ecological communities, native species,
or habitat within the South Florida
ecosystem; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) demonstrate a
strong potential to reduce, obscure, or
otherwise alter key indicators used to
measure Everglades restoration
progress; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) shall be used by the Task
Force and agencies and entities represented on
the Task Force to focus cooperative and
collaborative efforts--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) to guide applied
research;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) to develop
innovative strategies and tools to
facilitate improved management,
control, or eradication of listed
invasive species;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(III) to implement
specific management, control, or
eradication activities at the
appropriate periodicity and intensity
necessary to reduce or neutralize the
impacts of listed invasive species,
including the use of qualified skilled
volunteers when appropriate;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(IV) to develop
innovative strategies and tools to
prevent future introductions of
nonnative species;'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subparagraph (J) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``ecosystem'' and inserting ``ecosystem, including the
activities described in subparagraph (I)''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) in clause (i) of subparagraph (K) (as so
redesignated), by inserting ``, including the priority list
under subparagraph (I) and the activities described in that
subparagraph'' after ``Task Force''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1607. ASIAN CARP PREVENTION AND CONTROL PILOT
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out an Asian
carp prevention and control pilot program (referred to in this section
as the ``pilot program'') to carry out projects to manage and prevent
the spread of, reduce the population of, or eradicate Asian carp using
innovative technologies, methods, and measures.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Project Selection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Location.--Each project under the pilot
program shall be carried out in a river system or reservoir in
which Asian carp populations are expanding or have been
documented.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Not later than September
30, 2024, the Secretary shall carry out and complete
not more than 20 projects under the pilot
program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Requirement.--Not fewer than 5 of the
projects under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out at
reservoirs of the Corps of Engineers or the Tennessee
Valley Authority that are located in--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) the Cumberland River
watershed; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) the Tennessee River
watershed.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Consultation.--In selecting projects to carry
out under the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the Director of the U.S. Army Engineer
Research and Development Center;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the Director of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) the Director of the United States
Geological Survey;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) other applicable Federal, State, and
local agencies;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative
Resource Association and associated sub-basin
partnerships of the Mississippi River;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) institutions of higher education;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (G) relevant private organizations,
including nonprofit organizations.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Treatment of Unsuccessful Projects.--If the Secretary
determines that a project carried out under this section does not
achieve the goals of the pilot program described in subsection (a), the
Secretary shall remove the project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Cost-Share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and
(3), the Federal share of the costs of a project carried out
under the pilot program shall be 80 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and
repair.--After the completion of a project under the pilot
program, the Federal share of the costs for operation,
maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair of the project shall be
100 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Federal responsibility.--The Federal share of
the costs of the removal of a project under subsection (c)
shall be 100 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, and 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report describing the results of the pilot
program, including an analysis of the effectiveness of the innovative
technologies, methods, and measures used in projects of the pilot
program at preventing the spread of, managing the spread of, reducing
the population of, or eradicating Asian carp.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Transfer.--The Secretary may transfer projects carried
out under the pilot program at reservoirs of the Tennessee Valley
Authority to the Tennessee Valley Authority.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program $35,000,000, to
remain available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Termination of Authority.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(2), the authority provided under the pilot program shall
terminate on September 30, 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Exception.--The authority under subsection (f)
does not terminate on the date described in paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1608. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1039(b) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 4701 note; Public Law 113-121) is
amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``upper mississippi and ohio river basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``mississippi river and
tributaries, including sub-basins'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River and
tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of the
River,''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and
the document prepared'' and all that follows through
``February 2012.'' and inserting ``the Mississippi
River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Frameworks, and
the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee's Asian
Carp Action Plan.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (A)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``December 31 of
each year'' and inserting ``December 31, 2020,
and biennially thereafter''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking ``Upper
Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River
and tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of
the River''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in subparagraph (B)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in clause (i), by striking
``Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River
and tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of
the River,''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in clause (ii), by striking
``Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River
and tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of
the River''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 1609. INVASIVE SPECIES IN ALPINE LAKES PILOT
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting
through the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service,
shall establish a pilot program (referred to in this section as the
``pilot program'') to carry out measures necessary to prevent, reduce
the number of, or eradicate aquatic invasive species in alpine lakes in
areas in which the Secretary of the Interior is carrying out
environmental projects.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program $25,000,000 for the
period of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE II--CLEAN WATER</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2001. CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY AND
SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 222. CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY AND
SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'
means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) a municipality; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) an intermunicipal, interstate, or
State agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Natural hazard.--The term `natural hazard'
means a hazard caused by natural forces, including extreme
weather events, sea-level rise, and extreme drought
conditions.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Program.--The term `program' means the clean
water infrastructure resilience and sustainability program
established under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a clean water
infrastructure resilience and sustainability program under which the
Administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose
of increasing the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a
natural hazard.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a
grant under the program shall use the grant funds for planning,
designing, or constructing projects (on a system-wide or area-wide
basis) that increase the resilience of a publicly owned treatment works
to a natural hazard through--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the conservation of water;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the enhancement of water use
efficiency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the enhancement of wastewater and stormwater
management by increasing watershed preservation and protection,
including through the use of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) natural and engineered green
infrastructure; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) reclamation and reuse of wastewater
and stormwater, such as aquifer recharge
zones;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) the modification or relocation of an
existing publicly owned treatment works that is at risk of
being significantly impaired or damaged by a natural
hazard;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) the development and implementation of
projects to increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment
works to a natural hazard; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) the enhancement of energy efficiency or the
use and generation of recovered or renewable energy in the
management, treatment, or conveyance of wastewater or
stormwater.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant
under the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator
an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Administrator may require, including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a proposal of the project to be planned,
designed, or constructed using funds under the
program;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) an identification of the natural hazard risk
to be addressed by the proposed project;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) documentation prepared by a Federal, State,
regional, or local government agency of the natural hazard risk
of the area where the proposed project is to be
located;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) a description of any recent natural hazard
events that have affected the publicly owned treatment
works;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) a description of how the proposed project
would improve the performance of the publicly owned treatment
works under an anticipated natural hazard; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) an explanation of how the proposed project
is expected to enhance the resilience of the publicly owned
treatment works to an anticipated natural hazard.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Grant Amount and Other Federal Requirements.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Cost share.--A grant under the program shall
not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the proposed
project.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Requirements.--The requirements of section
608 shall apply to a project funded with a grant under the
program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 through 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2002. INCREASED FUNDING FOR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 104(u) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1254(u)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7)'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in paragraph (7)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking ``2023'' and inserting
``2020''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and (8) not to exceed $75,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024 for carrying out
subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g), of which not less
than $50,000,000 each year shall be used to carry out
subsection (b)(8).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2003. SMALL AND MEDIUM PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS
CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) (as amended by section 2001) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 223. SMALL AND MEDIUM PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS
CIRCUIT RIDER PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this section, the Administrator shall establish a circuit rider program
(referred to in this section as the `circuit rider program') under
which the Administrator shall award grants to qualified nonprofit
entities, as determined by the Administrator, to provide assistance to
owners and operators of small and medium publicly owned treatment works
to carry out the activities described in section 602(b)(13).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Limitation.--A grant provided under the circuit
rider program shall be in an amount that is not more than
$75,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Administrator establishes the circuit rider program, and
every 180 days thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a
report describing--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) each recipient of a grant under the circuit
rider program; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a summary of the activities carried out
under the circuit rider program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the
period of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2004. SMALL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS EFFICIENCY
GRANT PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) (as amended by section 2003) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 224. SMALL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS EFFICIENCY
GRANT PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this section, the Administrator shall establish an efficiency grant
program (referred to in this section as the `efficiency grant program')
under which the Administrator shall award grants to eligible entities
for the replacement or repair of equipment that improves water or
energy efficiency of small publicly owned treatment works, as
identified in an efficiency audit.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Eligible Entities.--The Administrator may award a
grant under the efficiency grant program to an owner or operator of a
small publicly owned treatment works that serves--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a population of not more than 10,000 people;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a disadvantaged community.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Administrator establishes the efficiency grant program, and
every 180 days thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a
report describing--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) each recipient of a grant under the
efficiency grant program; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a summary of the activities carried out
under the efficiency grant program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 through 2024, to remain available until
expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2005. WASTEWATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PILOT
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator''
means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program''
means the wastewater efficiency grant pilot program established
under subsection (b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works''
has the meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a wastewater
efficiency grant pilot program to award grants to owners or operators
of publicly owned treatment works to carry out projects that create or
improve waste-to-energy systems.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Selection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a
grant under the pilot program, an owner or operator of a
treatment works shall submit to the Administrator an
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Administrator may require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Number of recipients.--The Administrator shall
select not more than 15 recipients of grants under the pilot
program from applications submitted under paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Use of Funds.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a
recipient of a grant under the pilot program may use grant
funds for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) sludge collection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) installation of anaerobic
digesters;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) methane capture;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) methane transfer;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (E) facility upgrades and retrofits
necessary to create or improve waste-to-energy systems;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (F) other new and emerging, but proven,
technologies that transform waste to energy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation.--A grant to a recipient under the
pilot program shall be not more than $4,000,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Reports.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Report to the administrator.--Not later than 1
year after receiving a grant under the pilot program and each
year thereafter for which amounts are made available for the
pilot program under subsection (f), the recipient of the grant
shall submit to the Administrator a report describing the
impact of that project on the communities within 3 miles of the
treatment works.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year
after first awarding grants under the pilot program and each
year thereafter for which amounts are made available for the
pilot program under subsection (f), the Administrator shall
submit to Congress a report describing--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the applications received by the
Administrator for grants under the pilot program;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the projects for which grants were
awarded under the pilot program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the pilot program $17,500,000 for
each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until
expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2006. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 220 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1300) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b), in the heading, by striking
``In General'' and inserting ``Establishment'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (d)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) by striking paragraph (2);
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as
paragraph (2);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by striking subsection (e);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) in subsection (i)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
by striking ``, the following definitions apply'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1), in the first
sentence, by striking ``water or wastewater or by
treating wastewater'' and inserting ``water,
wastewater, or stormwater or by treating wastewater or
stormwater'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) in subsection (j)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the first sentence, by striking
``There is'' and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated),
by striking ``a total of $75,000,000 for fiscal years
2002 through 2004. Such sums shall'' and inserting
``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2024, to''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d),
(i), and (j) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (b), and (i),
respectively, and moving those subsections so as to appear in
alphabetical order.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2007. SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL
GRANTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1301) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)(1) --</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'' at the end;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) notification systems to inform the
public of combined sewer or sanitary overflows that
result in sewage being released into rivers and other
waters; and''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (f)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``There is'' and
inserting ``There are'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) by striking ``this section
$225,000,000'' and inserting the following:
``this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) $225,000,000''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) $250,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2021 and 2022.''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) by striking ``To the extent''
and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Green infrastructure.--To the
extent''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Rural allocation.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) Definition of rural area.--
In this subparagraph, the term `rural area'
means a city, town, or unincorporated area that
has a population of not more than 10,000
inhabitants.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) Allocation.--To the extent
there are sufficient eligible project
applications, the Administrator shall ensure
that a State uses not less than 15 percent of
the amount of the grants made to the State
under subsection (a) in a fiscal year to carry
out projects in rural areas for the purpose of
planning, design, and construction of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) treatment works to
intercept, transport, control, treat,
or reuse municipal sewer overflows,
sanitary sewer overflows, or
stormwater; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) any other measures
to manage, reduce, treat, or recapture
stormwater or subsurface drainage water
eligible for assistance under section
603(c).''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2008. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 4304 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018 (42 U.S.C. 300j-19e) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by inserting ``and
public works departments and agencies'' after
``organizations'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``institutions--
'' and inserting ``institutions, or public
works departments and agencies--'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by
inserting ``for entities that are not public
works departments and agencies,'' before
``working''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (4), by striking
``$1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 and 2020''
and inserting ``$2,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as
subsections (b) and (c), respectively; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so
redesignated) the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definition of Public Works Department or Agency.--In
this section, the term `public works department or agency' means a
political subdivision of a local, county, or regional government that
designs, builds, operates, and maintains water infrastructure, sewage
and refuse disposal systems, and other public water systems and
facilities.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2009. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT AMENDMENTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Clarification of Research Activities.--Section
104(b)(1) of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C.
10303(b)(1)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``water-
related phenomena'' and inserting ``water resources'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Compliance Report.--Section 104 of the Water Resources
Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303) is amended by striking
subsection (c) and inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Grants.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--From the sums appropriated
pursuant to subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary shall
make grants to each institute to be matched on a basis of no
less than 1 non-Federal dollar for every 1 Federal
dollar.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Report.--Not later than December 31 of each
fiscal year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on
the Budget of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the
Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives a
report regarding the compliance of each funding recipient with
this subsection for the immediately preceding fiscal
year.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Evaluation of Water Resources Research Program.--
Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C.
10303) is amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Evaluation of Water Resources Research Program.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a
careful and detailed evaluation of each institute at least once
every 5 years to determine--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the quality and relevance of the
water resources research of the institute;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the effectiveness of the institute
at producing measured results and applied water supply
research; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) whether the effectiveness of the
institute as an institution for planning, conducting,
and arranging for research warrants continued support
under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Prohibition on further support.--If, as a
result of an evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary
determines that an institute does not qualify for further
support under this section, no further grants to the institute
may be provided until the qualifications of the institute are
reestablished to the satisfaction of the
Secretary.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 104(f)(1) of
the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(f)(1)) is
amended by striking ``$12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through
2011'' and inserting ``$8,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Additional Appropriations Where Research Focused on
Water Problems of Interstate Nature.--Section 104(g)(1) of the Water
Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(g)(1)) is amended in
the first sentence by striking ``$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2007 through 2011'' and inserting ``$1,750,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2010. GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND
SERVICING OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD DECENTRALIZED
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE
INCOME.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) (as amended by section 2004) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 225. GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND
SERVICING OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD DECENTRALIZED
WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE
INCOME.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definition of Eligible Individual.--In this section,
the term `eligible individual' means a member of a household, the
members of which have a combined income (for the most recent 12-month
period for which information is available) equal to not more than 50
percent of the median nonmetropolitan household income for the State or
territory in which the household is located, according to the most
recent decennial census.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Grant Program.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a program
under which the Administrator shall provide grants to private
nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing assistance
to eligible individuals who reside in the mid-Atlantic, the
southeast, and the Appalachian regions of the United States, in
accordance with subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a
grant under this subsection, a private nonprofit organization
shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time,
in such manner, and containing such information as the
Administrator determines to be appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Priority.--In awarding grants under this
subsection, the Administrator shall give priority to applicants
that have substantial expertise and experience in promoting the
safe and effective use of individual household decentralized
wastewater systems.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Administrative expenses.--A private
nonprofit organization may use amounts provided under this
subsection to pay the administrative expenses associated with
the provision of the services described in subsection (c)(1),
as the Administrator determines to be appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Assistance.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a
private nonprofit organization shall use a grant provided under
subsection (b) for the construction, refurbishing, and
servicing of individual household decentralized waste systems
for eligible individuals.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Public utility connection available.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--In any case in which an
eligible individual who submits to a private nonprofit
organization an application for the services described
in paragraph (1) resides in a household that could be
connected to an available public wastewater utility,
the private nonprofit organization shall conduct a cost
analysis to determine whether establishing such a
connection would be a more cost-effective use of funds,
as compared to the services described in paragraph
(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Use of funds.--If a cost analysis
under subparagraph (A) demonstrates that the connection
of the applicable household to a public wastewater
utility is more cost-effective than the services
described in paragraph (1) with respect to the
household, the eligible individual may use amounts
received from the private nonprofit organization to
establish the connection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Application.--To be eligible to receive the
services described in paragraph (1), an eligible individual
shall submit to the private nonprofit organization serving the
area in which the individual household decentralized wastewater
system of the eligible individuals is, or is proposed to be,
located an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the private nonprofit
organization determines to be appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Priority.--In awarding subgrants under this
subsection, a private nonprofit organization shall give
priority to any eligible individual who does not have access to
a sanitary sewage disposal system.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this section, the Administrator shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing the recipients of grants under the
program under this section and the results of the program under this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this section
$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2011. CONNECTION TO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT
WORKS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1281 et seq.) (as amended by section 2010) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 226. CONNECTION TO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT
WORKS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity'
means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) an owner or operator of a publicly
owned treatment works that assists or is seeking to
assist individuals with connecting the household of the
individual to the publicly owned treatment works;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) a nonprofit entity that assists
individuals with the costs associated with connecting
the household of the individual to a publicly owned
treatment works.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Program.--The term `program' means the
competitive grant program established under subsection
(b).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified
individual' has the meaning given the term `eligible
individual' in section 603(j).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a competitive grant
program under which the Administrator awards grants to eligible
entities to provide funds to assist qualified individuals in covering
the costs incurred by the qualified individual in connecting the
household of the qualified individual to a publicly owned treatment
works.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Application.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a
grant under the program shall submit to the Administrator an
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Administrator may by regulation
require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after
the date on which the Administrator receives an application
from an eligible entity under paragraph (1), the Administrator
shall notify the eligible entity of whether the Administrator
will award a grant to the eligible entity under the
program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Selection Criteria.--In selecting recipients of
grants under the program, the Administrator shall use the following
criteria:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Whether the eligible entity seeking a grant
provides services to, or works directly with, qualified
individuals.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Whether the eligible entity seeking a
grant--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) has an existing program to assist in
covering the costs incurred in connecting a household
to a publicly owned treatment works; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) seeks to create a program described
in subparagraph (A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Voluntary connection.--Before providing
funds to a qualified individual for the costs described in
subsection (b), an eligible entity shall ensure that--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the qualified individual has
connected to the publicly owned treatment works
voluntarily; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) if the eligible entity is not the
owner or operator of the publicly owned treatment works
to which the qualified individual has connected, the
publicly owned treatment works to which the qualified
individual has connected has agreed to the
connection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Reimbursements from publicly owned treatment
works.--An eligible entity that is an owner or operator of a
publicly owned treatment works may reimburse a qualified
individual that has already incurred the costs described in
subsection (b) by--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) reducing the amount otherwise owed
by the qualified individual to the owner or operator
for wastewater or other services provided by the owner
or operator; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) providing a direct payment to the
qualified individual.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the program $20,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 and 2022.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2012. USE OF CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN
FUNDS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 603 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by inserting ``and provided in subsection (l)''
after ``State law''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(k) Required Subsidies.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of this title, to the extent that there are
sufficient applications from eligible recipients, and subject
to paragraph (3), a State shall use not less than 10 percent of
a capitalization grant to the State under this title to provide
the additional subsidies described in paragraph (2) to eligible
recipients under subsection (d) if the additional subsidies
described in that paragraph are used--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) as initial financing for the
eligible recipient; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) to buy, refinance, restructure, or
forgive the debt obligations of the eligible recipient,
if the debt obligation was incurred on or after the
date of enactment of this subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Additional subsidies described.--The
additional subsidies referred to in paragraph (1) are--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) forgiveness of principal of loans
owed to the State water pollution control revolving
fund of the State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) negative interest loans;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) grants; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) a combination of the subsidies
described in subparagraphs (A) through (C).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Applicability.--The authority of a State to
provide additional subsidization under this subsection shall
apply to amounts received by the State in capitalization grants
under this title for fiscal years beginning after September 30,
2020.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(l) Additional Use of Funds.--A State may use an
additional 2 percent of the funds annually allotted to each State under
this section for nonprofit organizations (as defined in section 104(w))
to provide technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal publicly
owned treatment works (within the meaning of section 104(b)(8)(B)) in
the State.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Technical Amendment.--Section 104(w) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(w)) is amended by striking
``treatments works'' and inserting ``treatment works''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2013. WATER DATA SHARING PILOT PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the
``Administrator'') shall establish a competitive grant pilot
program (referred to in this section as the ``pilot program'')
under which the Administrator may award grants to eligible
entities under subsection (b) to establish systems that improve
the sharing of information concerning water quality, water
infrastructure needs, and water technology between States or
among counties and other units of local government within a
State, which may include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) establishing a website or data hub to
exchange water data, including data on water quality or
water technology, including new and emerging, but
proven, water technology; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) intercounty communications initiatives
related to water data.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Data sharing.--The Internet of Water
principles developed by the Nicholas Institute for
Environmental Policy Solutions shall, to the extent
practicable, guide any water data sharing efforts under
the pilot program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Use of existing data.--The recipient
of a grant under the pilot program to establish a
website or data hub described in paragraph (1)(A)
shall, to the extent practicable, leverage existing
data sharing infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible for a grant
under the pilot program is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a State, county, or other unit of local
government that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) has a coastal watershed with
significant pollution levels;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) has a water system with significant
pollution levels; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) has significant individual water
infrastructure deficits; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a regional consortium established under
subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
the pilot program, an eligible entity under subsection (b) shall submit
to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Administrator may require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Regional Consortia.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Establishment.--States may establish regional
consortia in accordance with this subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirements.--A regional consortium
established under paragraph (1) shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) include not fewer than 2 States that
have entered into a memorandum of understanding--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to exchange water data,
including data on water quality; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) to share information,
protocols, and procedures with respect to
projects that evaluate, demonstrate, or install
new and emerging, but proven, water
technology;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) carry out projects--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) to exchange water data,
including data on water quality; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) that evaluate, demonstrate,
or install new and emerging, but proven, water
technology; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) develop a regional intended use plan,
in accordance with paragraph (3), to identify projects
to carry out, including projects using grants received
under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Regional intended use plan.--A regional
intended use plan of a regional consortium established under
paragraph (1)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) shall identify projects that the
regional consortium intends to carry out, including
projects that meet the requirements of paragraph
(2)(B); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) may include--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) projects included in an
intended use plan of a State prepared under
section 606(c) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1386(c)) within the
regional consortium; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) projects not included in an
intended use plan of a State prepared under
section 606(c) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1386(c)) within the
regional consortium.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Funding.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program
$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, to
remain available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Requirement.--Of the funds made available
under paragraph (1), not more than 35 percent may be used to
provide grants to regional consortia established under
subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2014. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING
REAUTHORIZATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5033 of the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3912) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Fiscal years 2022 through 2024.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out
this subtitle $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2024, to remain available until expended.'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b)(2)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``2020 and 2021'' and inserting ``after 2019'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) by striking ``2020 and 2021'' and
inserting ``2022 through 2024''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``2020 and
2021'' and inserting ``2022 through 2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2015. FINAL RATING OPINION LETTERS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 5028(a)(1)(D)(ii) of the Water Infrastructure
Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3907(a)(1)(D)(ii)) is
amended by striking ``final rating opinion letters from at least 2
rating agencies'' and inserting ``a final rating opinion letter from at
least 1 rating agency''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2016. REAUTHORIZATION OF CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING
FUNDS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 607 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1387) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``There is'' and inserting ``There are'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and
inserting the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year
2022;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) $2,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2023;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year
2024.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2017. WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DISCRETIONARY GRANT
PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
(referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall establish
a wastewater discretionary grant program (referred to in this section
as the ``program'') to provide grants, on a competitive basis, to
eligible entities described in subsection (b) for investments in
wastewater infrastructure projects.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a
grant under the program is--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a Federal, State, interstate, intermunicipal,
or local governmental entity, agency, or
instrumentality;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a Tribal government or consortium of Tribal
governments;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a State infrastructure financing authority;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) a publicly owned treatment works (as defined
in section 212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1292)).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Eligible Projects.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--A project eligible to be carried
out with funds under the program includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) 1 or more activities described in
section 603(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1383(c)); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) any other wastewater infrastructure
project that the Administrator determines to
appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Other federal funds.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, a project otherwise eligible under
paragraph (1) shall not be ineligible for funding because the
project also received assistance--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) from a State drinking water treatment
revolving loan fund established under section 1452 of
the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-
12);</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) from a State water pollution control
revolving fund established under title VI of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1381 et
seq.); or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) under the Water Infrastructure Finance
and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et
seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Application.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant
under the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the
Administrator an application in such manner and containing such
information as the Administrator may require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Bundling of projects.--An eligible entity may
include more than 1 project in a single application.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Deadline.--An application shall be submitted
to the Administrator not later than 180 days after the date on
which the notice of funding opportunity and the selection
criteria are issued under subsection (e)(1)(B).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Selection.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Criteria.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--The Administrator shall
establish criteria in accordance with this subsection
to use in selecting projects to receive a grant under
the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Publication.--Not later than 90 days
after the date on which funds are made available to
carry out the program for each fiscal year, the
Administrator shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) issue a notice of funding
opportunity for the program; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) include in the notice the
selection criteria established under
subparagraph (A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Priority.--In selecting projects to receive a
grant under the program, the Administrator shall give priority
to projects--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) for which a Federal grant would assist
in completing an overall financing package for the
project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) that would help bring publicly owned
treatment works (as defined in section 212 of the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292))
into compliance with the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Geographical distribution.--For each fiscal
year, in providing grants under the program, the Administrator
shall ensure that the funds are distributed--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) on an equitable geographical basis;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in a manner that balances the needs of
urban, suburban, and rural communities.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Deadline.--Not later than 18 months after the
date on which funds are made available to carry out the program
for each fiscal year, the Administrator shall select projects
to receive grants under the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (f) Requirements.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Total state limit.--For each fiscal year, the
total amount provided under the program for projects in a
single State shall not exceed 20 percent of the total amount
made available to carry out the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Federal share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph
(B), the Federal share of the cost of a project carried
out with a grant under the program shall not exceed 80
percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Waiver.--The Administrator may waive
the requirement of subparagraph (A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (g) Regulations.--The Administrator may promulgate such
regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (h) Labor Standards.--Notwithstanding any other provision
of law, the Administrator may not provide a grant under the program for
a project unless the project meets the requirements described in
section 513 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1372).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and
make publicly available a report on the implementation of the
program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (j) Funding.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Availability.--Funds made available to carry
out this section shall be available until expended.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Administrative costs.--Not more than 2 percent
of the amount made available for a fiscal year under paragraph
(1) may be used by the Administrator for the administrative
costs of carrying out the program.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2018. SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY
ANALYSIS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Analysis.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, using environmental justice data of the
Environmental Protection Agency, including data from the environmental
justice mapping and screen tool of the Environmental Protection Agency,
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to
in this section as the ``Administrator'') shall carry out an analysis
under which the Administrator shall assess the programs under title VI
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) and
section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12) to
identify historical distributions of funds to small and disadvantaged
communities and new opportunities and methods to improve on the
distribution of funds under those programs to low-income communities,
rural communities, minority communities, and communities of indigenous
peoples, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
60 Fed. Reg. 6381; relating to Federal actions to address environmental
justice in minority populations and low-income populations).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Report.--On completion of the analysis under
subsection (a), the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Energy
and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) the results of the analysis; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) the criteria the Administrator used in
carrying out the analysis.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2019. STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator''
means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Center.--The term ``center'' means a center of
excellence for stormwater control infrastructure established
under subsection (b)(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity''
means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a State, Tribal, or local government;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a local, regional, or other public
entity that manages stormwater or wastewater resources
or other related water infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible
institution'' means an institution of higher education, a
research institution, or a nonprofit organization that has
demonstrated excellence in researching and developing new and
emerging stormwater control infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control
Infrastructure.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Establishment of centers.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall
provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible
institutions to establish and maintain not less than 3,
and not more than 5, centers of excellence for new and
emerging stormwater control infrastructure, to be
located in various regions throughout the United
States.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) General operation.--Each center
shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) conduct research on new and
emerging stormwater control infrastructure that
is relevant to the geographical region in which
the center is located, including stormwater and
sewer overflow reduction, other approaches to
water resource enhancement, alternative funding
approaches, and other environmental, economic,
and social benefits;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) maintain a listing of--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) stormwater control
infrastructure needs; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) an analysis of new
and emerging stormwater control
infrastructure that is
available;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) analyze whether additional
financial programs for the implementation of
new and emerging, but proven, stormwater
control infrastructure would be
useful;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) provide information regarding
research conducted under clause (i) to the
national electronic clearinghouse center for
publication on the internet website established
under paragraph (3)(B)(i) to provide to the
Federal Government and State, Tribal, and local
governments and the private sector information
regarding new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control infrastructure;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) provide technical assistance
to State, Tribal, and local governments to
assist with the construction, operation, and
maintenance of stormwater control
infrastructure projects;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (vi) collaborate with institutions
of higher education and private and public
organizations, including community-based
public-private partnerships, in the
geographical region in which the center is
located; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (vii) coordinate with the other
centers to avoid duplication of
efforts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a
grant under this subsection, an eligible institution shall
prepare and submit to the Administrator an application at such
time, in such form, and containing such information as the
Administrator may require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) National electronic clearinghouse center.--Of
the centers established under paragraph (1)(A), 1 shall--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) be designated as the ``national
electronic clearinghouse center''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in addition to the other functions of
that center--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) develop, operate, and maintain
an internet website and a public database that
contains information relating to new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) post to the website
information from all centers.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Authorization of appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the
amounts made available for grants under subparagraph
(A), not more than 2 percent may be used to pay the
administrative costs of the Administrator.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project Grants.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) Grant authority.--Subject to the availability
of appropriations, the Administrator shall provide grants, on a
competitive basis, to eligible entities to carry out stormwater
control infrastructure projects that incorporate new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control technology in
accordance with this subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Stormwater control infrastructure projects.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Planning and development grants.--The
Administrator may make planning and development grants
under this subsection for the following
projects:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Planning and designing
stormwater control infrastructure projects that
incorporate new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control technology, including
engineering surveys, landscape plans, maps, and
implementation plans.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Identifying and developing
standards necessary to accommodate stormwater
control infrastructure projects, including
those projects that incorporate new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
technology.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) Identifying and developing
fee structures to provide financial support for
design, installation, and operations and
maintenance of stormwater control
infrastructure, including new and emerging, but
proven, stormwater control
infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) Developing approaches for
community-based public-private partnerships for
the financing and construction of stormwater
control infrastructure, including feasibility
studies, stakeholder outreach, and needs
assessments.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (v) Developing training and
educational materials regarding new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure for distribution to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (I) individuals and
entities with applicable technical
knowledge; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (II) the public.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Implementation grants.--The
Administrator may make implementation grants under this
subsection for the following projects:</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Installing new and emerging,
but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Protecting or restoring
interconnected networks of natural areas that
protect water quality.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iii) Monitoring and evaluating
the environmental, economic, or social benefits
of stormwater control infrastructure that
incorporate new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control technology.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (iv) Implementing a best practices
standard for stormwater control infrastructure
programs.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) Application.--Except as otherwise provided in
this section, to be eligible to receive a grant under this
subsection, an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the
Administrator an application at such time, in such form, and
containing such information as the Administrator may require,
including, as applicable--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a description of the stormwater
control infrastructure project that incorporates new
and emerging, but proven, technology;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) a plan for monitoring the impacts of
the stormwater control infrastructure project on the
water quality and quantity;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) an evaluation of other environmental,
economic, and social benefits of the stormwater control
infrastructure project; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (D) a plan for the long-term operation and
maintenance of the stormwater control infrastructure
project and a tracking system, such as asset management
practices.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) Priority.--In making grants under this
subsection, the Administrator shall give priority to
applications submitted on behalf of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) a community that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) has combined storm and
sanitary sewers in the collection system of the
community; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) is a small, rural, or
disadvantaged community, as determined by the
Administrator; or</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) an eligible entity that will use not
less than 15 percent of the grant to provide service to
a small, rural, or disadvantaged community, as
determined by the Administrator.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) Maximum amounts.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) Planning and development grants.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Single grant.--The amount of a
single planning and development grant provided
under this subsection shall be not more than
$200,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Aggregate amount.--The total
amount of all planning and development grants
provided under this subsection for a fiscal
year shall be not more than \1/3\ of the total
amount made available to carry out this
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Implementation grants.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (i) Single grant.--The amount of a
single implementation grant provided under this
subsection shall be not more than
$2,000,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (ii) Aggregate amount.--The total
amount of all implementation grants provided
under this subsection for a fiscal year shall
be not more than \2/3\ of the total amount made
available to carry out this
subsection.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (6) Federal share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (C), the Federal share of a grant provided
under this subsection shall not exceed 65 percent of
the total project cost.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) Credit for implementation grants.--The
Administrator shall credit toward the non-Federal share
of the cost of an implementation project carried out
under this subsection the cost of planning, design, and
construction work completed for the project using funds
other than funds provided under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) Exception.--The Administrator may
waive the Federal share limitation under subparagraph
(A) for an eligible entity that has adequately
demonstrated financial need.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the
date on which the Administrator first awards a grant under this
section, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that
includes, with respect to the period covered by the report--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) a description of all grants provided under
this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) a detailed description of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) the projects supported by those
grants; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) the outcomes of those
projects;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) a description of the improvements in
technology, environmental benefits, resources conserved,
efficiencies, and other benefits of the projects funded under
this section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) recommendations for improvements to promote
and support new and emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure, including research into new and emerging
technologies, for the centers, grants, and activities under
this section; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (5) a description of existing challenges
concerning the use of new and emerging, but proven, stormwater
control infrastructure.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section (except for subsection
(b)) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and
2023.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.</DELETED>
<DELETED>TITLE III--TRIBAL AND OTHER MATTERS</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3001. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 203(b)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269(b)(4)) is amended by striking ``$12,500,000''
each place it appears and inserting ``$22,500,000''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3002. COST SHARING PROVISIONS FOR TERRITORIES AND INDIAN
TRIBES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 1156(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1986 (33 U.S.C. 2310(b)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by inserting ``on an annual basis'' after
``inflation''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking ``the date of enactment of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2018'' and inserting
``December 31, 2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3003. INCLUSION OF TRIBAL INTERESTS IN PROJECT
CONSULTATIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Report Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit the report
required under section 1120(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1643).</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Consultation.--The Secretary shall ensure--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) that all existing Tribal consultation
policies, regulations, and guidance continue to be implemented;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) that consultations with Federal and State
agencies and Indian Tribes required for a water resources
development project are carried out.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3004. INDIAN IRRIGATION FUND REAUTHORIZATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) Deposits to Funds.--Section 3212(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2030''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Expenditures From Fund.--Section 3213(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Termination.--Section 3216 of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132 Stat. 3892) is
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2028''
and inserting ``2030''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3005. REAUTHORIZATION OF REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND
MAINTENANCE OF CERTAIN INDIAN IRRIGATION
PROJECTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--Section 3221(b) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1751; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Status Report on Certain Projects.--Section 3224(d) of
the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat.
1753; 132 Stat. 3892) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (c) Allocation Among Projects.--Section 3226 of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1753; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2028'' and
inserting ``2030''; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``the day
before the date of enactment of America's Water Infrastructure
Act of 2018'' and inserting ``the day before the date of
enactment of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2020''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3006. GRANTS TO PORTS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM WATERBORNE
VESSELS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (a) In General.--The Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency shall establish a grant program under which the
Administrator shall award grants for the purpose of reducing emissions
at ports that result from waterborne vessels.</DELETED>
<DELETED> (b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 and 2022.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3007. MAPPING AND SCREENING TOOL.</DELETED>
<DELETED> The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
shall continue to update, on an annual basis, and make available to the
public EJSCREEN or an equivalent environmental justice mapping and
screening tool.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3008. ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
VULNERABILITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall
submit to Congress a report that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) an assessment of coastal water infrastructure
vulnerabilities to sea level rise, storm surge, extreme
weather, and other flood risks, including an identification of
States and communities with the most immediate and severe
risks; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) recommendations for investments and other
improvements to that infrastructure to ensure long-term
survivability.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3009. REPORT ON POTENTIAL FOR BLUE ENERGY AT COASTAL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in
consultation with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to Congress a
report that evaluates the potential for using energy generation
technologies based on harnessing the salinity differential between
freshwater and saltwater at coastal wastewater treatment plants and
other facilities.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3010. GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) by striking ``There is'' and inserting ``There
are'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) by striking ``this paragraph $300,000,000''
and inserting the following: ``this paragraph--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) $300,000,000'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (4) by adding at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(II) $375,000,000 for
fiscal year 2022.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3011. SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 124. SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Estuary partnership.--The term `Estuary
Partnership' means the San Francisco Estuary Partnership,
designated as the management conference for the San Francisco
Bay under section 320.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) San francisco bay plan.--The term `San
Francisco Bay Plan' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) until the date of the completion of
the plan developed by the Director under subsection
(d), the comprehensive conservation and management plan
approved under section 320 for the San Francisco Bay
estuary; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) on and after the date of the
completion of the plan developed by the Director under
subsection (d), the plan developed by the Director
under subsection (d).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Program Office.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Establishment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall
establish in the Environmental Protection Agency a San
Francisco Bay Program Office (referred to in this
section as the `Office').</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Location.--The Office shall be
located at the headquarters of Region 9 of the
Environmental Protection Agency.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Appointment of director.--The Administrator
shall appoint a Director of the Office (referred to in this
section as the `Director'), who shall have management
experience and technical expertise relating to the San
Francisco Bay and be highly qualified to direct the development
and implementation of projects, activities, and studies
necessary to implement the San Francisco Bay Plan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Delegation of authority; staffing.--The
Administrator shall delegate to the Director such authority and
provide such staff as may be necessary to carry out this
section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Annual Priority List.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--After providing public notice,
the Director shall annually compile a priority list, consistent
with the San Francisco Bay Plan, identifying and prioritizing
the projects, activities, and studies to be carried out with
amounts made available under subsection (e).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Inclusions.--The annual priority list
compiled under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Projects, activities, and studies,
including restoration projects and habitat improvement
for fish, waterfowl, and wildlife, that advance the
goals and objectives of the San Francisco Bay Plan,
for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) water quality improvement,
including the reduction of marine
litter;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) wetland, riverine, and
estuary restoration and protection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) nearshore and endangered
species recovery; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iv) adaptation to extreme
weather events.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Information on the projects,
activities, and studies specified under subparagraph
(A), including--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the identity of each entity
receiving assistance pursuant to subsection
(e); and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) a description of the
communities to be served.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) The criteria and methods established
by the Director for identification of projects,
activities, and studies to be included on the annual
priority list.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Consultation.--In compiling the annual
priority list under paragraph (1), the Director shall consult
with, and consider the recommendations of--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Estuary Partnership;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the State of California and affected
local governments in the San Francisco Bay estuary
watershed;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the San Francisco Bay Restoration
Authority; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) any other relevant stakeholder
involved with the protection and restoration of the San
Francisco Bay estuary that the Director determines to
be appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) San Francisco Bay Plan.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after
the date of enactment of this section, the Director, in
conjunction with the Estuary Partnership, shall review and
revise the comprehensive conservation and management plan
approved under section 320 for the San Francisco Bay estuary to
develop a plan to guide the projects, activities, and studies
of the Office to address the restoration and protection of the
San Francisco Bay.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Revision of san francisco bay plan.--Not
less often than once every 5 years after the date of the
completion of the plan described in paragraph (1), the Director
shall review, and revise as appropriate, the San Francisco Bay
Plan.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Outreach.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Director shall consult with the Estuary Partnership and
Indian tribes and solicit input from other non-Federal
stakeholders.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Grant Program.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Director may provide
funding through cooperative agreements, grants, or other means
to State and local agencies, special districts, and public or
nonprofit agencies, institutions, and organizations, including
the Estuary Partnership, for projects, activities, and studies
identified on the annual priority list compiled under
subsection (c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Maximum amount of grants; non-federal
share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) Maximum amount of grants.--Amounts
provided to any entity under this section for a fiscal
year shall not exceed an amount equal to 75 percent of
the total cost of any projects, activities, and studies
that are to be carried out using those
amounts.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Non-federal share.--Not less than 25
percent of the cost of any project, activity, or study
carried out using amounts provided under this section
shall be provided from non-Federal sources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Funding.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amount made
available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, the
Director may not use more than 5 percent to pay administrative
expenses incurred in carrying out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Prohibition.--No amounts made available
under this section may be used for the administration of a
management conference under section 320.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3012. LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) (as amended by section 3011) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 125. LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION PROGRAM.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the
Director of the Office appointed under subsection
(b)(2).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Environmental improvement program.--The term
`Environmental Improvement Program' means the Environmental
Improvement Program adopted by the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency, including any amendments to the Environmental
Improvement Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Office.--The term `Office' means the Lake
Tahoe Program Office established under subsection
(b)(1)(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Lake Tahoe Program.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Establishment.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Subject to the
availability of appropriations, the Administrator shall
establish within the Environmental Protection Agency a
Lake Tahoe Program Office.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Location.--The Office shall be
located at--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) the headquarters of region 9
of the Environmental Protection Agency;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) another location
geographically suitable for the purposes of
carrying out the grant program under subsection
(c).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Director.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall
appoint an employee of the Environmental Protection
Agency who, by reason of management experience and
technical expertise relating to Lake Tahoe, shall be
highly qualified to support the development and
implementation of projects, programs, and studies
necessary to carry out the goals of the Environmental
Improvement Program as Director of the
Office.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Delegation of authority; staffing.--
The Administrator shall delegate to the Director such
authority and provide such resources as may be
necessary to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Grant Program.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--The Director may provide
funding through cooperative agreements, contracts, interagency
agreements, grants, or other means to Federal, State, and
regional agencies, public and nonprofit agencies, institutions,
and organizations for activities, studies, or projects
identified in the Environmental Improvement Program.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Federal share.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of
the total cost of an eligible activity, study, or
project carried out using amounts provided under this
section shall be not greater than 75 percent.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Source of non-federal share.--The
non-Federal share of the total cost of an eligible
activity, study, or project carried out under the
program shall be provided from non-Federal
sources.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Funding.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is
authorized to be appropriated to the Director to carry out this
section $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2024.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amounts
made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year
under paragraph (1), the Director may use not more than 5
percent to pay the administrative expenses incurred in carrying
out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Relationship to other funding.--Nothing in
this section limits the eligibility of projects identified in
the Environmental Improvement Program to receive funding under
section 319.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Prohibition.--No amounts made available
under paragraph (1) may be used for the administration of a
management conference under section 320.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3013. PUGET SOUND COORDINATED RECOVERY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) (as amended by section 3012) is amended by adding
at the end the following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 126. PUGET SOUND COORDINATED RECOVERY.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Definitions.--In this section:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the
Director of the Program Office appointed under subsection
(b)(2)(A).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Federal action plan.--The term `Federal
Action Plan' means the interim draft report of the Puget Sound
Federal Task Force entitled `The Puget Sound Federal Task Force
Action Plan FY 2017-2021' and accepted by the Puget Sound
Federal Task Force on January 18, 2017.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) International joint commission.--The term
`International Joint Commission' means the International Joint
Commission established by the Treaty Relating to the Boundary
Waters and Questions Arising Along the Boundary Between the
United States and Canada, signed at Washington January 11, 1909
(36 Stat. 2448; TS 548) (commonly known as the `Boundary Waters
Treaty of 1909').</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Pacific salmon commission.--The term
`Pacific Salmon Commission' means the Pacific Salmon Commission
established by the United States and Canada under the Treaty
between the Government of the United States of America and the
Government of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at
Ottawa, January 28, 1985 (TIAS 11091) (commonly known as the
`Pacific Salmon Treaty').</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) Program office.--The term `Program Office'
means the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office
established by subsection (b)(1).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(6) Puget sound action agenda; action agenda.--
The terms `Puget Sound Action Agenda' and `Action Agenda' mean
the most recent plan developed by the Puget Sound National
Estuary Program Management Conference, in consultation with the
Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference, and approved by the
Administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management
plan for Puget Sound under section 320 (including a plan
developed after the date of enactment of this
section).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(7) Puget sound federal task force.--The term
`Puget Sound Federal Task Force' means the Puget Sound Federal
Task Force established in 2016 under a memorandum of
understanding among 9 Federal agencies.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(8) Puget sound national estuary program
management conference.--The term `Puget Sound National Estuary
Program Management Conference' means the management conference
for Puget Sound convened pursuant to section 320.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(9) Puget sound tribal management conference.--
The term `Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference' means the
20 treaty Indian tribes of western Washington and the Northwest
Indian Fisheries Commission.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(10) Salish sea.--The term `Salish Sea' means
the network of coastal waterways on the west coast of North
America that includes the Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia,
and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office.--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the
Environmental Protection Agency an office, to be known as the
`Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office', which shall be
located in the State of Washington.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Director.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--The Director of the
Program Office shall be--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) appointed by the
Administrator; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) a career reserved position
(as defined in section 3132(a) of title 5,
United States Code).</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Qualifications.--The Director shall
have leadership and project management experience and
shall be highly qualified--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) to direct the integration of
multiple project planning efforts and programs
from different agencies and jurisdictions;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) to align needs toward
implementing a shared Action Agenda with
visible and measurable outcomes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Delegation of authority; staffing.--Using
amounts made available under subsection (d), the Administrator
shall delegate to the Director such authority and provide such
staff as may be necessary to carry out this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Duties.--The Director shall--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) coordinate and manage the timely
execution of the requirements of this
section;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) coordinate activities related to the
restoration and protection of Puget Sound across the
Environmental Protection Agency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) coordinate and align the activities
of the Administrator with the Action Agenda and the
Federal Action Plan;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) promote the efficient use of
resources of the Environmental Protection Agency in
pursuit of Puget Sound restoration and
protection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(E) serve on the Puget Sound Federal
Task Force and collaborate with, help coordinate, and
carry out activities with other Federal agencies that
have responsibilities involving Puget Sound restoration
and protection;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(F) provide or procure such other
advice, technical assistance, research, assessments,
monitoring, or other support as is determined by the
Director to be necessary or prudent--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) to most efficiently and
effectively fulfill the objectives and
priorities of the Action Agenda and the Federal
Action Plan, consistent with the best available
science; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) to ensure the health of the
Puget Sound ecosystem;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(G) track the progress of the
Environmental Protection Agency towards meeting the
specified objectives and priorities of the
Environmental Protection Agency within the Action
Agenda and the Federal Action Plan;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(H) carry out the recommendations of the
Comptroller General of the United States, as set forth
in the report entitled `Puget Sound Restoration:
Additional Actions Could Improve Assessments of
Progress' and dated July 19, 2018;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(I) serve as liaison and coordinate
activities for the restoration and protection of the
Salish Sea with Canadian authorities, the Pacific
Salmon Commission, and the International Joint
Commission; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(J) carry out such additional duties as
the Administrator determines to be necessary and
appropriate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Crosscut Budget Report.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Financial report.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of enactment of this section, and every 5 years
thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, in consultation with the Puget Sound Federal Task
Force, shall, in conjunction with the annual budget submission
of the President to Congress for the year under section 1105(a)
of title 31, United States Code, submit to Congress and make
available to the public, including on the internet, a financial
report that is certified by the head of each agency represented
on the Puget Sound Federal Task Force (referred to in this
subsection as the `report').</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Contents.--The report shall contain an
interagency crosscut budget relating to Puget Sound restoration
and protection activities that includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the proposed funding for any Federal
restoration and protection activity to be carried out
in the succeeding fiscal year, including any planned
interagency or intra-agency transfer, for each of the
Federal agencies that carry out restoration and
protection activities;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the estimated expenditures for
Federal restoration and protection activities from the
preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal year, and
the succeeding fiscal year; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the estimated expenditures for
Federal environmental research and monitoring programs
from the preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal
year, and the succeeding fiscal year.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Included recovery activities.--With respect
to activities described in the report, the report shall only
describe activities that have funding amounts of greater than
$100,000.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) Submission to congress.--The Director of the
Office of Management and Budget shall submit the report to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any
other funds authorized to be appropriated for activities related to
Puget Sound, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this
section $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2025.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Preservation of Treaty Obligations and Existing
Federal Status.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Tribal treaty rights.--Nothing in this
section affects, or is intended to affect, any right reserved
by treaty between the United States and 1 or more Indian
tribes.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Other federal law.--Nothing in this section
affects the requirements and procedures of other Federal
law.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(f) Consistency.--Actions authorized or carried out
under this section shall be consistent with other applicable Federal
requirements.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3014. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE DENALI COMMISSION.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 312(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42
U.S.C. 3121 note; Public Law 105-277) is amended by striking ``2017
through 2021'' and inserting ``2021 through 2024''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3015. MUNICIPAL OMBUDSMAN.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Section 4 of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (42
U.S.C. 4370j) is amended--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``(33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.)'' after ``Control Act'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) in subsection (c)--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Act;
and'' and inserting ``Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et
seq.);'';</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Act.''
and inserting ``Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(s)); and'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (C) by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) establishing local funding sources,
organization analyses, grant application assistance, and
developing innovative funding strategies and mechanisms.'';
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) in subsection (d)(1)(D), by inserting ``(33
U.S.C. 1342(s))'' after ``Control Act''.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2020''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definition of Secretary.
TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Subtitle A--General Provisions
Sec. 1001. Upper and Lower Missouri River comprehensive flood
protection studies.
Sec. 1002. Great Lakes comprehensive flood protection study.
Sec. 1003. Additional studies under North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive
Study.
Sec. 1004. Maintenance and construction of water resources development
projects by non-Federal interests.
Sec. 1005. Watercraft inspection stations.
Sec. 1006. Local government reservoir permit review.
Sec. 1007. Upper Mississippi River protection.
Sec. 1008. Beneficial use of dredged material.
Sec. 1009. Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 technical
corrections.
Sec. 1010. Project modifications for improvement of environment.
Sec. 1011. Non-Federal implementation pilot program.
Sec. 1012. Thin layer placement pilot program.
Sec. 1013. Annual report to Congress on authorized studies and
projects.
Sec. 1014. Annual report to Congress on water resources infrastructure.
Sec. 1015. Operation and maintenance.
Sec. 1016. Transparency and accountability in cost sharing for water
resources development projects.
Sec. 1017. Continuing authority programs.
Sec. 1018. Shore damage prevention or mitigation.
Sec. 1019. Sediment management plan.
Sec. 1020. Criteria for funding environmental infrastructure projects.
Sec. 1021. Aging infrastructure.
Sec. 1022. Expediting repairs and recovery from flooding.
Sec. 1023. Upper Snake River levees.
Sec. 1024. Uniformity of notification systems.
Sec. 1025. Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin commissions.
Sec. 1026. Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area, Delaware.
Sec. 1027. Conveyance of Wilmington Harbor North Disposal Area,
Delaware.
Sec. 1028. Coastal storm damage reduction contracts.
Sec. 1029. Corps flood policy within urban areas.
Sec. 1030. Reporting on over budget and behind schedule Corps projects.
Sec. 1031. Dam remediation for ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 1032. Conveyance of certain Federal land to the city of
Montgomery, Alabama.
Sec. 1033. Maintenance of high risk flood control projects.
Sec. 1034. Projects to accommodate irregular dredging.
Sec. 1035. Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection
program.
Sec. 1036. Implementation guidance; reports; and briefings.
Sec. 1037. Interagency task force on low-head dams and fish passages.
Sec. 1038. Project completion.
Sec. 1039. Levee accreditation process; levee certifications.
Sec. 1040. Rehabilitation of flood control pump stations affecting
Corps of Engineers flood risk management
projects.
Sec. 1041. Brandon Road study.
Sec. 1042. Credit or reimbursement.
Sec. 1043. Emergency contracting.
Sec. 1044. Project partnership agreement.
Sec. 1045. Acceptance of funds for harbor dredging.
Sec. 1046. Emergency flooding protection for lakes.
Sec. 1047. Levee safety.
Sec. 1048. Replacement capacity.
Sec. 1049. Implementation guidance for post-flood improvements.
Sec. 1050. Willamette Valley Project water reallocation.
Sec. 1051. Central Appalachia water.
Sec. 1052. Reviewing hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities.
Sec. 1053. Establishing permanent features from emergency response
measures.
Sec. 1054. Studies of water resources development projects by non-
Federal interests.
Sec. 1055. Subsurface drain systems research and development.
Sec. 1056. Limitation on contract execution in the Arkansas River
Basin.
Sec. 1057. Support for mitigation efforts for small dams in National
Heritage Corridors.
Sec. 1058. Report on barriers to infrastructure development at United
States ports.
Sec. 1059. Rye Harbor, New Hampshire, navigation improvement project.
Sec. 1060. Cape Arundel disposal site, Maine.
Sec. 1061. Rio Grande environmental management program, Colorado, New
Mexico, and Texas.
Sec. 1062. Restoration of abandoned sites.
Sec. 1063. Rural Western water.
Sec. 1064. Thad Cochran Lock and Dam.
Sec. 1065. Report on Corps of Engineers facilities in Appalachia.
Sec. 1066. Report on Corps of Engineers hydropower facilities in
Appalachia.
Sec. 1067. Harris County, Texas.
Sec. 1068. Identification of nonpowered dams for hydropower
development.
Sec. 1069. Inland Waterway Transportation.
Sec. 1070. Federal interest determination.
Sec. 1071. Report on single levee standard.
Sec. 1072. South Atlantic Coastal Study.
Sec. 1073. Completion of reports.
Sec. 1074. Delegation of work for Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Plan projects.
Sec. 1075. Material breaches of contract.
Sec. 1076. Repair and restoration of embankments.
Sec. 1077. Non-Federal interest repayment obligations.
Sec. 1078. Great Lakes confined disposal facilities.
Sec. 1079. Coastal mapping.
Sec. 1080. Disposal of dredged materials.
Sec. 1081. Upper Missouri River Basin mainstem dam fish loss research.
Sec. 1082. Briefings on dissemination of information.
Sec. 1083. Corps of Engineers projects in underserved communities,
economically distressed areas, or rural
areas.
Sec. 1084. Interim risk reduction measures.
Sec. 1085. Maintenance dredging permits.
Sec. 1086. Technical correction.
Sec. 1087. Annual debris removal.
Sec. 1088. Enhanced development demonstration program.
Sec. 1089. Report on benefits calculation for flood control structures.
Sec. 1090. High water-low water preparedness.
Sec. 1091. East Rockaway Inlet to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay
Reformulation, New York.
Sec. 1092. Report on antecedent hydrologic conditions.
Sec. 1093. Harmful algal blooms demonstration program.
Sec. 1094. Sense of Congress relating to annual maintenance dredging.
Sec. 1095. Selection of dredged material disposal method for certain
purposes.
Sec. 1096. Increasing access for recreation at Corps of Engineers
projects.
Sec. 1097. Extinguishment of flowage easements, Rough River Lake,
Kentucky.
Sec. 1098. Small flood control projects.
Sec. 1099. Comprehensive study of Mississippi River System from Old
River Control Structure to Gulf of Mexico.
Sec. 1100. Missouri River.
Sec. 1101. Flexibility for projects.
Sec. 1102. Development of categorical exclusions.
Sec. 1103. Publication of fee schedules.
Sec. 1104. Flood protection projects.
Sec. 1105. Rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams.
Sec. 1106. Backlog prevention.
Sec. 1107. Lease terms for commercial concession leases.
Subtitle B--Studies and Reports
Sec. 1201. Authorization of proposed feasibility studies and
modifications.
Sec. 1202. Expedited completion.
Sec. 1203. Inclusion of certain projects in annual report to Congress.
Sec. 1204. Assistance to non-Federal sponsors.
Sec. 1205. Rahway flood risk management feasibility study, New Jersey.
Sec. 1206. Arctic deep draft port.
Sec. 1207. Nassau County Back Bays coastal storm risk management.
Subtitle C--Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related Provisions
Sec. 1301. Deauthorization of Watch Hill Cove, Rhode Island and
Connecticut.
Sec. 1302. Rush River and Lower Rush River, North Dakota.
Sec. 1303. Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River, Oregon.
Sec. 1304. Camden Harbor, Maine.
Sec. 1305. Deauthorization of flood control project for Taylor Creek
Reservoir and Levee L-73, Upper St. Johns
River Basin, Central and Southern Florida.
Sec. 1306. New London Harbor Waterfront Channel, Connecticut.
Sec. 1307. No deauthorization of certain projects.
Sec. 1308. Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Sec. 1309. Cape Porpoise Harbor, Maine, Anchorage Area designation.
Sec. 1310. Sacramento River, Glenn-Colusa, California.
Subtitle D--Water Resources Infrastructure
Sec. 1401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 1402. Expedited completion of certain projects.
Sec. 1403. Additional project authorizations.
Sec. 1404. Treatment of project.
Subtitle E--Water Supply and Storage
Sec. 1501. Small water storage projects.
Sec. 1502. Missouri River reservoir sediment management.
Sec. 1503. Planning Assistance for States.
Sec. 1504. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
Sec. 1505. Study on data for water allocation, supply, and demand.
Sec. 1506. GAO report on certain Federal dams and reservoirs.
Sec. 1507. Aquatic ecosystem restoration.
Sec. 1508. Improving reviews for non-Federal hydropower at existing
Corps of Engineers projects.
Sec. 1509. Surplus water contracts and water storage agreements.
Sec. 1510. Reduced pricing for certain water supply storage.
Subtitle F--Invasive Species
Sec. 1601. Definition of invasive species.
Sec. 1602. Invasive species in impaired waters.
Sec. 1603. Aquatic invasive species research.
Sec. 1604. Invasive species mitigation and reduction.
Sec. 1605. Terrestrial noxious weed control pilot program.
Sec. 1606. Invasive species risk assessment, prioritization, and
management.
Sec. 1607. Asian carp prevention and control pilot program.
Sec. 1608. Aquatic invasive species prevention.
Sec. 1609. Invasive species in alpine lakes pilot program.
Sec. 1610. Invasive species in noncontiguous States and territories
pilot program.
TITLE II--CLEAN WATER
Sec. 2001. Clean water infrastructure resiliency and sustainability
program.
Sec. 2002. Increased funding for technical assistance.
Sec. 2003. Small and medium publicly owned treatment works circuit
rider program.
Sec. 2004. Small publicly owned treatment works efficiency grant
program.
Sec. 2005. Wastewater efficiency grant pilot program.
Sec. 2006. Pilot program for alternative water source projects.
Sec. 2007. Sewer overflow and stormwater reuse municipal grants.
Sec. 2008. Water infrastructure and workforce investment.
Sec. 2009. Water Resources Research Act amendments.
Sec. 2010. Grants for construction, refurbishing, and servicing of
individual household decentralized
wastewater systems for individuals with low
or moderate income.
Sec. 2011. Connection to publicly owned treatment works.
Sec. 2012. Use of clean water State revolving loan funds.
Sec. 2013. Water data sharing pilot program.
Sec. 2014. Water infrastructure financing reauthorization.
Sec. 2015. Final rating opinion letters.
Sec. 2016. Reauthorization of clean water State revolving funds.
Sec. 2017. Wastewater infrastructure discretionary grant program.
Sec. 2018. Small and disadvantaged community analysis.
Sec. 2019. Stormwater infrastructure technology.
Sec. 2020. Grants to Alaska to improve sanitation in rural and native
villages.
Sec. 2021. Wastewater infrastructure grants.
Sec. 2022. Water reuse interagency working group.
TITLE III--TRIBAL AND OTHER MATTERS
Sec. 3001. Tribal partnership program.
Sec. 3002. Cost sharing provisions for territories and Indian tribes.
Sec. 3003. Inclusion of Tribal interests in project consultations.
Sec. 3004. Indian Irrigation Fund reauthorization.
Sec. 3005. Reauthorization of repair, replacement, and maintenance of
certain Indian irrigation projects.
Sec. 3006. Grants to ports to reduce emissions from waterborne vessels.
Sec. 3007. Mapping and screening tool.
Sec. 3008. Assessment of coastal water infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Sec. 3009. Report on potential for blue energy at coastal wastewater
treatment plants.
Sec. 3010. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Sec. 3011. San Francisco Bay restoration.
Sec. 3012. Lake Tahoe restoration program.
Sec. 3013. Puget Sound coordinated recovery.
Sec. 3014. Reauthorization of the Denali Commission.
Sec. 3015. Municipal ombudsman.
Sec. 3016. National Estuary Program.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.
In this Act, the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the
Army.
TITLE I--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Subtitle A--General Provisions
SEC. 1001. UPPER AND LOWER MISSOURI RIVER COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD
PROTECTION STUDIES.
(a) Definition of Missouri River Project.--In this section, the
term ``Missouri River project'' means--
(1) a project constructed as part of--
(A) the Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program
authorized by section 9(b) of the Act of December 22,
1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of
1944'') (58 Stat. 891, chapter 665); or
(B) the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and
Navigation Project authorized by section 2 of the Act
of March 2, 1945 (commonly known as the ``River and
Harbor Act of 1945'') (59 Stat. 19, chapter 19); and
(2) a locally owned or operated levee system located within
the Upper or Lower Missouri River basin.
(b) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of
other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to Congress
a comprehensive strategy and report that describes the results of and
aligns the recommendations of, 2 comprehensive studies to address flood
risk in areas affected by severe flooding in 2019 along the Upper and
Lower Missouri River, including an examination of--
(1) the use of structural and nonstructural flood control
and floodplain management strategies, including the
consideration of natural features or nature-based features (as
those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C.
2289a(a)));
(2) continued operation and maintenance of the navigation
project;
(3) management of bank caving and erosion;
(4) maintenance of water supply;
(5) fish and wildlife habitat management;
(6) recreation needs;
(7) environmental restoration needs;
(8) the division of responsibilities of the Federal
Government and non-Federal interests with respect to Missouri
River flooding;
(9) the roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies with
respect to Missouri River flooding; and
(10) any other related matters, as determined by the
Secretary.
(c) Contents.--The studies conducted under subsection (b) shall--
(1) include 1 study for the Upper Missouri River and 1
study for the Lower Missouri River;
(2) include recommendations on management plans and actions
to be carried out by the responsible Federal agencies to reduce
flood risk and improve resiliency that shall be used in
recommending projects for construction authorization;
(3) address whether changes are necessary to the general
comprehensive plan for flood control and other purposes in the
Missouri River Basin under section 4 of the Act of June 28,
1938 (52 Stat. 1218, chapter 795) and modified by section 9(b)
of the Act of December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood
Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 891, chapter 665);
(4) address the potential for the transfer of flood risk
between and within the Upper and Lower Missouri River Basin for
any changes recommended under paragraph (3);
(5) address adverse impacts to navigation and other
authorized purposes of the applicable Missouri River project
for any changes recommended under paragraph (3);
(6) address whether there are opportunities for increased
non-Federal management in the Missouri River Basin;
(7) recognize the interest and rights of States in--
(A) determining the development of watersheds
within the borders of the State; and
(B) water utilization and control;
(8) recognize the primary responsibilities of States and
local interests in developing water supplies for domestic,
municipal, industrial, and other purposes; and
(9) include recommendations for--
(A) non-Federal and Federal action where
appropriate; and
(B) follow-up studies for problem areas for which
data or current technology does not allow immediate
solutions.
(d) Further Analysis.--
(1) In general.--As part of the studies conducted under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall--
(A) identify institutional and other barriers to
providing protection to the areas evaluated in the
studies;
(B) carry out activities that warrant additional
analysis by the Corps of Engineers, including
feasibility studies; and
(C) provide recommendations for inclusion of
projects and feasibility studies in the report under
section 1013.
(2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out under
paragraph (1)(B)--
(A) shall be considered to be a continuation of the
applicable study under subsection (b); and
(B) may be carried out concurrently with the study
under subsection (b).
(3) Cost-share.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out
a feasibility study under paragraph (1)(B) shall not be
more than 35 percent.
(B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged
communities.--In carrying out a feasibility study under
paragraph (1)(B) in partnership with a small community
or a disadvantaged community (as those terms are
defined in section 1017(a)(1)), if the Secretary
determines that the life safety or economic viability
of the community is at risk, the Secretary shall reduce
the non-Federal cost share applicable to the study
through a mutual agreement between the Corps of
Engineers and the non-Federal interest, in an amount
that is--
(i) not less than 10 percent of the total
project cost; and
(ii) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal
cost share applicable to the study.
(4) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall carry out feasibility
studies under paragraph (1)(B) as expeditiously as possible.
(5) Delegation of approval.--The Secretary shall delegate
the approval authority for initiating any feasibility study
under paragraph (1)(B) to the Commander of the Northwestern
Division of the Corps of Engineers.
(e) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--
(1) Consultation.--In conducting the studies under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with applicable
Federal and State agencies, Indian Tribes, and other
stakeholders.
(2) Use of data.--In conducting the studies under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in
existence on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing
programs and efforts of Federal agencies, States, Indian
Tribes, and other stakeholders.
(f) Cost Sharing.--The studies conducted under subsection (b) shall
be at full Federal expense.
(g) Application of Certain Requirements.--Section 1001(a) of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a))--
(1) shall not apply to the studies conducted under
subsection (b); and
(2) shall apply to a feasibility study carried out under
subsection (d)(1)(B).
(h) Reports.--The Secretary shall submit to Congress--
(1) an interim report on the results of the studies under
subsection (b) by not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act; and
(2) a final report on the results of the studies under
subsection (b) by not later than 3 years after the date of
enactment of this Act.
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1002. GREAT LAKES COMPREHENSIVE FLOOD PROTECTION STUDY.
(a) Definition of Great Lakes.--In this section, the term ``Great
Lakes'' has the meaning given the term in section 118(a) of the Federal
Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(a)).
(b) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of
other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct and submit to Congress a
comprehensive study to address shoreline protection and resiliency in
areas affected by flooding in 2019 due to high lake water levels along
the Great Lakes, including an examination of--
(1) the use of structural and nonstructural coastal storm
and flood risk management measures and flood zone management
strategies, including the consideration of natural features or
nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section
1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation
Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a)));
(2) continued operation and maintenance of navigation
projects within or along the Great Lakes impacted by flooding
related to high water levels;
(3) management of shoreline caving and erosion;
(4) recreation needs;
(5) environmental restoration needs;
(6) the division of responsibilities of the Federal
Government and non-Federal interests with respect to Great
Lakes coastal storm and flood risk management measures;
(7) the roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies with
respect to Great Lakes coastal storm and flood risk management
measures; and
(8) other related matters, as determined by the Secretary.
(c) Contents.--The study under subsection (b) shall--
(1) include recommendations on management plans and actions
to be carried out by the responsible Federal agencies for
reducing flood risk and improving resiliency that shall--
(A) be used in recommending projects for
construction authorization; and
(B) include the identification of--
(i) additional work that can be carried out
by the Corps of Engineers under existing
authorities to further reduce flood risk; and
(ii) additional studies that may be needed;
(2) address whether changes are necessary to--
(A) the management plan for the Great Lakes; and
(B) the management plans for individual lakes of
the Great Lakes;
(3) address whether there are opportunities for increased
non-Federal management in the Great Lakes; and
(4) include recommendations for--
(A) non-Federal and Federal action, where
appropriate; and
(B) follow-up studies for problem areas for which
data or current technology does not allow immediate
solutions.
(d) Further Analysis.--
(1) In general.--As part of the study conducted under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall--
(A) identify institutional and other barriers to
providing protection to the areas evaluated in the
study;
(B) carry out activities that warrant additional
analysis by the Corps of Engineers, including
feasibility studies; and
(C) provide recommendations for inclusion of
projects and feasibility studies in the report under
section 1013.
(2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out under
paragraph (1)(B)--
(A) shall be considered to be a continuation of the
study under subsection (b); and
(B) may be carried out concurrently with the study
under subsection (b).
(3) Priority.--In carrying out activities under paragraph
(1)(B), the Secretary shall give priority to activities--
(A) related to infrastructure projects that are
necessary to protect critical public infrastructure,
communities, and critical natural or cultural
resources; or
(B) for which a non-Federal interest has taken
substantial emergency action to reduce further damage
to failed shore protection revetments and to mitigate
threats to life safety.
(4) Cost-share.--
(A) In general.--The non-Federal share of the cost
of carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph
(1)(B) shall not be more than 35 percent.
(B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged
communities.--In carrying out a feasibility study under
paragraph (1)(B) in partnership with a small or
disadvantaged community (as those terms are defined in
section 1017(a)), if the Secretary determines the life
safety or economic viability of the community is at
risk, the Secretary shall reduce the non-Federal cost
share applicable to the study through a mutual
agreement between the Corps of Engineers and the non-
Federal interest, in an amount that is--
(i) not less than 10 percent of the total
project cost; and
(ii) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal
cost share applicable to the study.
(5) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall carry out feasibility
studies under paragraph (1)(B) as expeditiously as possible,
including by concurrently conducting feasibility studies and
subsequently authorized construction activities where
advisable.
(6) Delegation of approval.--The Secretary shall delegate
the approval authority for any feasibility study conducted
under paragraph (1)(B) to the appropriate Division Commander of
the Corps of Engineers.
(e) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--
(1) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection
(b), the Secretary shall consult with applicable Federal and
State agencies, Indian Tribes, and other stakeholders.
(2) Use of data.--In conducting the study under subsection
(b), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence
on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing programs and
efforts of Federal agencies, States, Indian Tribes, and other
stakeholders.
(f) Cost Sharing.--The study conducted under subsection (b) shall
be at full Federal expense.
(g) Exemption.--Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a))--
(1) shall not apply to the studies conducted under
subsection (b); and
(2) shall apply to a feasibility study carried out under
subsection (d)(1)(B).
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out subsection (b) $50,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
SEC. 1003. ADDITIONAL STUDIES UNDER NORTH ATLANTIC COAST COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a study to determine
the feasibility of a project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction for any major metropolitan area located in the study area for
the comprehensive study authorized under the heading ``investigations''
under the heading ``Corps of Engineers--Civil'' under the heading
``DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY'' under title X of division A of Public Law
113-2 (127 Stat. 23) that was not included in a high-risk focus area
identified in the study.
(b) Treatment.--A study carried out under subsection (a) shall be
considered to be a continuation of the comprehensive study described in
that subsection.
SEC. 1004. MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS BY NON-FEDERAL INTERESTS.
Section 204(c)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2232(c)(1)) is amended by striking ``under subsection (b)''
and inserting ``under this section''.
SEC. 1005. WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS.
Section 104(d)(1)(A)(iii) of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33
U.S.C. 610(d)(1)(A)(iii)) is amended by striking ``Arizona River'' and
inserting ``Arkansas River''.
SEC. 1006. LOCAL GOVERNMENT RESERVOIR PERMIT REVIEW.
Section 1119(b) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(33 U.S.C. 2347 note; Public Law 115-270) is amended by striking
``owned or operated by the Secretary''.
SEC. 1007. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER PROTECTION.
Section 2010(e) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (128 Stat. 1270; 132 Stat. 3812) is amended by striking ``the
Act of October 15, 1940 (33 U.S.C. 701h-1)'' and inserting ``section 5
of the Act of June 22, 1936 (commonly known as the `Flood Control Act
of 1936') (49 Stat. 1572, chapter 688; 33 U.S.C. 701h)''.
SEC. 1008. BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL.
Section 1148 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (33
U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 115-270) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``grant'' and inserting
``approve''; and
(B) by striking ``granting'' and inserting
``approving''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``grants'' and inserting
``approves''.
SEC. 1009. KLAMATH BASIN WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2000 TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS.
Section 4(b) of the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of
2000 (114 Stat. 2222; 132 Stat. 3887) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Pursuant to the
reclamation laws and subject'' and inserting
``Subject''; and
(ii) by striking ``may'' and inserting ``is
authorized to''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including
conservation and efficiency measures, land idling, and
use of groundwater,'' after ``administer programs'';
(2) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(3) by redesignating the second paragraph (4) (relating to
the effect of the subsection) as paragraph (5); and
(4) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (B);
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a period; and
(C) by striking ``the Secretary--'' and all that
follows through ``to develop'' in subparagraph (A) and
inserting ``the Secretary to develop''.
SEC. 1010. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENT.
Section 1203(g) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(132 Stat. 3805) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``For fiscal years 2019 and 2020'' and inserting ``Until
September 30, 2026''.
SEC. 1011. NON-FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1043 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note; Public Law 113-121) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (4), by striking ``this Act'' and
inserting ``the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2020'';
(B) in paragraph (7), by striking ``the date that
is'' and all that follows through the period at the end
and inserting ``December 31, 2026.''; and
(C) in paragraph (8), by striking ``2019'' and
inserting ``2026''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``this Act''
each place it appears and inserting ``the America's
Water Infrastructure Act of 2020'';
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``this Act'' and
inserting ``the America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2020'';
(C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``the date that
is'' and all that follows through the period at the end
and inserting ``December 31, 2026.''; and
(D) in paragraph (8), by striking ``2023'' and
inserting ``2026''.
SEC. 1012. THIN LAYER PLACEMENT PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1122 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2326 note; Public Law 114-322) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``20 projects for the
beneficial use of dredged material'' and inserting ``40
projects for the beneficial use of dredged material, 10 of
which shall be projects using thin layer placement of dredged
fine and coarse grain sediment for the maintenance and
restoration of wetlands''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``20'' and inserting
``40''.
SEC. 1013. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON AUTHORIZED STUDIES AND
PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than February 1 of each year, the
Secretary shall develop and submit to the Committees on Appropriations
and Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on
Appropriations and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an annual report, to be entitled ``Report to Congress
on Water Resources Development Projects and Studies Available for
Appropriation'', that identifies each authorized study or authorized
water resources development project that--
(1) is submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal interest
pursuant to subsection (b); and
(2) meets the criteria established under subsection
(c)(1)(A).
(b) Requests for Proposals.--
(1) Publication.--Not later than May 1 of each year, the
Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a notice
requesting proposals from non-Federal interests for authorized
studies and authorized water resources development projects to
be included in the annual report.
(2) Deadline for requests.--The Secretary shall include in
each notice under this subsection a requirement that non-
Federal interests submit to the Secretary any proposals
described in paragraph (1) by not later than 120 days after the
date of publication of the notice in the Federal Register in
order for the proposals to be considered for inclusion in the
annual report.
(3) Notification.--On the date of publication of each
notice required by this subsection, the Secretary shall--
(A) make the notice publicly available, including
on the Internet; and
(B) provide written notification of the publication
to the Committees on Appropriations and Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on
Appropriations and Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives.
(c) Contents.--
(1) Inclusions.--
(A) Criteria.--The Secretary shall include in the
annual report only an authorized study or authorized
water resources development project--
(i) that has been authorized by Congress
and does not require any additional
authorization to be carried out;
(ii) for which funds may be appropriated
under any of the Investigations, Construction,
Operation and Maintenance, or Mississippi River
and Tributaries appropriations accounts for the
Corps of Engineers; and
(iii) for which the non-Federal interest--
(I) in the case of a study or a
project other than a project for which
funds may be appropriated for operation
and maintenance, has entered into, or
is willing to enter into, a feasibility
cost-sharing agreement, design
agreement, or project partnership
agreement with the Corps of Engineers;
and
(II) demonstrates the legal and
financial capability to satisfy the
requirements of local cooperation for
the study or project.
(B) Description of benefits.--
(i) Description.--The Secretary shall
describe in the annual report, to the extent
applicable and practicable, for each authorized
study and authorized water resources
development project included in the annual
report, the benefits, as described in clause
(ii), of each authorized study or project.
(ii) Benefits.--The benefits referred to in
clause (i) are benefits to--
(I) the protection of human life
and property;
(II) improvement to transportation;
(III) the national, regional, or
local economy;
(IV) the environment; or
(V) the national security interests
of the United States.
(2) Transparency.--The Secretary shall include in the
annual report, for each authorized study and authorized water
resources development project included under paragraph (1)(A)--
(A) the name of the associated non-Federal
interest, including the name of any non-Federal
interest that has contributed, or is expected to
contribute, a non-Federal share of the cost of the
authorized study or authorized water resources
development project;
(B) the purpose of the authorized study or
authorized water resources development project;
(C) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the
Federal, non-Federal, and total costs of the authorized
study or authorized water resources development
project, including, to the extent practicable, the
fully funded capability of the Corps of Engineers for--
(i) the 3 fiscal years following the fiscal
year in which the report is submitted, in the
case of an authorized study; and
(ii) the 5 fiscal years following the
fiscal year in which the report is submitted,
in the case of an authorized water resources
development project; and
(D) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the
monetary and nonmonetary benefits of the authorized
study or authorized water resources development
project.
(3) Certification.--The Secretary shall include in the
annual report a certification stating that each authorized
study or authorized water resources development project
included in the annual report meets the criteria established
under paragraph (1)(A).
(4) Appendix.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall include in the
annual report an appendix listing the proposals
submitted under subsection (b) that were not included
in the annual report under paragraph (1)(A) and a
description of why the Secretary determined that those
proposals did not meet the criteria for inclusion under
that paragraph.
(B) Limitation.--In carrying out subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall not include proposals in the
appendix of the annual report that otherwise meet the
criteria for inclusion in the annual report solely on
the basis of a policy of the Secretary.
(d) Special Rule for Initial Annual Report.--Notwithstanding any
other deadline under this section, the Secretary shall--
(1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, publish in the Federal Register a notice under
subsection (b)(1); and
(2) include in the notice a requirement that non-Federal
interests submit to the Secretary any proposals described in
subsection (b)(1) by not later than 120 days after the date of
publication of the notice in the Federal Register in order for
the proposals to be considered for inclusion in the first
annual report developed by the Secretary under this section.
(e) Publication.--On submission of an annual report to Congress,
the Secretary shall make the annual report publicly available,
including through publication on the Internet.
(f) Funding.--The Secretary shall develop the annual report using
funds available and not otherwise obligated from the Expenses
appropriations account for the Corps of Engineers.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Annual report.--The term ``annual report'' means a
report under subsection (a).
(2) Authorized study.--The term ``authorized study''
means--
(A) a study authorized by Congress to be carried
out by the Corps of Engineers; or
(B) a feasibility study (as defined in section 105
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2215)) that has been authorized by Congress.
(3) Authorized water resources development project.--The
term ``authorized water resources development project''
includes any water resources development project of the Corps
of Engineers, including a project under an environmental
infrastructure assistance program.
(4) Non-federal interest.--The term ``non-Federal
interest'' has the meaning given the term in section 221 of the
Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b).
SEC. 1014. ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS ON WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE.
Section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)(B)(ii)(III), by inserting ``,
regional, or local'' after ``national''; and
(2) in subsection (g)(5), by striking ``if authorized'' and
all that follows through ``2016''.
SEC. 1015. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
Section 204(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2232(f)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by redesignating subparagraphs (A)
and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;
(3) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so
redesignated), by striking ``Whenever'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), in any case in
which''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Report.--
``(A) In general.--To be eligible for assumption of
operation and maintenance of improvements to a
federally authorized harbor or inland harbor, a non-
Federal interest shall submit to the Secretary a report
on the improvements carried out by the non-Federal
interest under paragraph (1).
``(B) Inclusions.--A report under subparagraph (A)
shall include any information necessary for the
Secretary to make a determination under paragraph (1),
including--
``(i) economic justification for the
improvements;
``(ii) details of the project improvement
plan and design;
``(iii) proposed arrangements for the work
to be performed; and
``(iv) documents relating to any applicable
permits required for the project improvements.
``(3) Requirements.--
``(A) Peer review waiver.--In the case of a project
with a cost of less than $200,000,000, the Secretary
shall not be required to subject the project to
independent peer review pursuant to section 2034 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C.
2343).
``(B) Calculation of costs.--In calculating the
benefit-cost ratio for a project under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall not include non-Federal costs.
``(4) Deadline.--The Secretary shall make a determination
on whether the requirement under paragraph (1)(A)(i) has been
met by not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Secretary receives the report under paragraph (2).''.
SEC. 1016. TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN COST SHARING FOR WATER
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
Section 1120 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (33
U.S.C. 2315b) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Excess Funds.--In the case of a beach nourishment project
carried out by the Secretary for which funds in excess of the funds
needed to complete the nourishment cycle in the current fiscal year
have been contributed by a non-Federal interest, on the request of the
non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall, at the end of the fiscal
year--
``(1) transfer the excess non-Federal funds to the non-
Federal interest; or
``(2) transfer the excess non-Federal funds to a separate
account of the Secretary, in which the funds shall remain
available until the non-Federal interest uses the funds to pay
the cost-share for other projects carried out by the Secretary
for which a non-Federal cost-share is required.''.
SEC. 1017. CONTINUING AUTHORITY PROGRAMS.
(a) Small or Disadvantaged Communities.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Continuing authority program.--The term
``continuing authority program'' means any of--
(i) section 14 of the Flood Control Act of
1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r);
(ii) section 3 of the Act of August 13,
1946 (60 Stat. 1056, chapter 960; 33 U.S.C.
426g);
(iii) section 107 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577);
(iv) section 111 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i);
(v) section 204 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326);
(vi) section 205 of the Flood Control Act
of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s);
(vii) section 206 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330);
(viii) section 2 of the Act of August 28,
1937 (50 Stat. 877, chapter 877; 33 U.S.C.
701g); and
(ix) section 1135 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2309a).
(B) Disadvantaged community.--The term
``disadvantaged community'' means a city, town, or
other incorporated or unincorporated political
subdivision of a State that--
(i) provides general local government for a
population of less than 20,000; and
(ii)(I) is an economically distressed area
(as defined in section 1083(a));
(II) is at risk from repeat flooding
events; or
(III) has a degraded ecosystem.
(C) Small community.--The term ``small community''
means a city, town, or other incorporated or
unincorporated political subdivision of a State that
provides general local government for a population of
less than 10,000.
(2) Cost-share for small communities and disadvantaged
communities.--Subject to paragraph (3), in carrying out a
project under a continuing authority program in a small
community or a disadvantaged community, if the Secretary
determines that the life safety, economic viability, or
environmental sustainability of the community would be
threatened without the project, the Secretary shall reduce the
non-Federal cost share applicable to the project through a
mutual agreement between the Corps of Engineers and the non-
Federal interest, in an amount that is--
(A) not less than 10 percent of the total project
cost; and
(B) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal cost share
applicable to the project.
(3) Limitations.--In any fiscal year, the Secretary may
apply a waiver under paragraph (2) to--
(A) not more than 50 projects in small communities;
(B) not more than 50 projects in disadvantaged
communities;
(C) not more than 3 projects in small communities
within any 1 district of the Corps of Engineers; and
(D) not more than 3 projects in disadvantaged
communities within any 1 district of the Corps of
Engineers.
(b) Authorizations of Appropriations and Project Limits.--
(1) Emergency streambank and shoreline protection.--Section
14 of the Flood Control Act of 1946 (33 U.S.C. 701r) is
amended--
(A) by striking ``$25,000,000'' and inserting ``the
amount described in subsection (b)'';
(B) in the proviso, by striking ``That not more''
and inserting ``That, except as provided in subsection
(c), not more'';
(C) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) In General.--The Secretary''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Amounts Described.--The amount referred to in subsection (a)
is--
``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $28,000,000;
``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $28,500,000;
``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $29,000,000;
``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $29,500,000;
``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $30,000,000;
``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $30,500,000;
``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $31,000,000;
``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $31,500,000;
``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $32,000,000; and
``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $32,500,000.
``(c) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum amount for
a single project under the proviso in subsection (a) by an amount equal
to not more than 20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase
to be appropriate.''.
(2) Storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization
program.--Section 3(c) of the Act of August 13, 1946 (33 U.S.C.
426g(c)) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``$37,500,000'' and
inserting ``the amount described in
subparagraph (B)'';
(ii) by striking the paragraph designation
and heading and all that follows through
``Subject to paragraph (2)'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Annual limit.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2)''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Amounts described.--The amount referred to in
subparagraph (A) is--
``(i) for fiscal year 2021, $41,500,000;
``(ii) for fiscal year 2022, $42,000,000;
``(iii) for fiscal year 2023, $42,500,000;
``(iv) for fiscal year 2024, $43,000,000;
``(v) for fiscal year 2025, $43,500,000;
``(vi) for fiscal year 2026, $44,000,000;
``(vii) for fiscal year 2027, $44,500,000;
``(viii) for fiscal year 2028, $45,000,000;
``(ix) for fiscal year 2029, $45,500,000;
and
``(x) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal
year thereafter, $46,000,000.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and
indenting appropriately;
(ii) in the matter preceding clause (i) (as
so redesignated), by striking ``The total
amount'' and inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), the total amount''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under subparagraph (A)(ii) by an amount
equal to not more than 20 percent, if the Secretary
determines the increase to be appropriate.''.
(3) Small river and harbor improvement projects.--Section
107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577) is
amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``$62,500,000'' and
inserting ``the amount described in paragraph
(2)'';
(ii) by striking the subsection designation
and all that follows through ``That the
Secretary'' and inserting the following:
``(a) Authorization.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to in
paragraph (1) is--
``(A) for fiscal year 2021, $69,000,000;
``(B) for fiscal year 2022, $69,500,000;
``(C) for fiscal year 2023, $70,000,000;
``(D) for fiscal year 2024, $70,500,000;
``(E) for fiscal year 2025, $71,000,000;
``(F) for fiscal year 2026, $71,500,000;
``(G) for fiscal year 2027, $72,000,000;
``(H) for fiscal year 2028, $72,500,000;
``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000; and
``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $73,500,000.''; and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) by striking the subsection designation
and all that follows through ``Not more than''
and inserting the following:
``(b) Limitation.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
more than''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not more than
20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''.
(4) Shore damage prevention or mitigation.--
(A) In general.--Section 111(c) of the River and
Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i(c)) is amended--
(i) by striking ``No such project shall be
initiated'' and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a
project under this section shall not be initiated''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not more than
20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''.
(B) Certain project.--Section 3085 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1129) is
amended--
(i) by striking ``The maximum'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
maximum''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum amount
under subsection (a) by an amount equal to not more than 20 percent, if
the Secretary determines the increase to be appropriate.''.
(5) Regional sediment management.--Section 204 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) is amended--
(A) in subsection (c)(1)(C)--
(i) by striking ``The total'' and inserting
the following:
``(i) In general.--Except as provided in
clause (ii), the total''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(ii) Increase.--The Secretary may
increase the maximum amount under clause (i) by
an amount equal to not more than 20 percent, if
the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''; and
(B) by striking subsection (g) and inserting the
following:
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to carry out this section--
``(A) for fiscal year 2021, $69,000,000;
``(B) for fiscal year 2022, $69,500,000;
``(C) for fiscal year 2023, $70,000,000;
``(D) for fiscal year 2024, $70,500,000;
``(E) for fiscal year 2025, $71,000,000;
``(F) for fiscal year 2026, $71,500,000;
``(G) for fiscal year 2027, $72,000,000;
``(H) for fiscal year 2028, $72,500,000;
``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000; and
``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $73,500,000.
``(2) Set-asides.--Of the amounts made available under
paragraph (1) for each fiscal year--
``(A) not more than $5,000,000 may be used for the
development of regional sediment management plans under
subsection (e); and
``(B) not more than $3,000,000 may be used for
construction of projects to which subsection
(c)(1)(B)(ii) applies.
``(3) Availability.--Amounts made available under paragraph
(1) shall remain available until expended.''.
(6) Small flood control projects.--Section 205 of the Flood
Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s) is amended--
(A) in the fifth sentence, by striking ``The work''
and inserting the following:
``(e) No Additional Improvements.--A project carried out under this
section'';
(B) in the fourth sentence, by striking ``The
provisions'' and inserting the following:
``(d) Local Cooperation.--The provisions'';
(C) in the third sentence--
(i) by striking ``Not more than'' and
inserting the following:
``(c) Project Limit.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
more than''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not more than
20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.'';
(D) in the second sentence, by striking ``The
amount'' and inserting the following:
``(b) Federal Participation.--The amount''; and
(E) in the first sentence--
(i) by striking ``$68,750,000'' and
inserting ``the amount described in paragraph
(2)'';
(ii) by striking ``That the Secretary'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) Authorization.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to in
paragraph (1) is--
``(A) for fiscal year 2021, $76,000,000;
``(B) for fiscal year 2022, $76,500,000;
``(C) for fiscal year 2023, $77,000,000;
``(D) for fiscal year 2024, $77,500,000;
``(E) for fiscal year 2025, $78,000,000;
``(F) for fiscal year 2026, $78,500,000;
``(G) for fiscal year 2027, $79,000,000;
``(H) for fiscal year 2028, $79,500,000;
``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $80,000,000; and
``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $80,500,000.''.
(7) Aquatic ecosystem restoration.--Section 206 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33 U.S.C. 2330) is
amended--
(A) in subsection (d)--
(i) by striking ``Not more than'' and
inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
more than''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not more than
20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.''; and
(B) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the
following:
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section--
``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $69,000,000;
``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $69,500,000;
``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $70,000,000;
``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $70,500,000;
``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $71,000,000;
``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $71,500,000;
``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $72,000,000;
``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $72,500,000;
``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $73,000,000; and
``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $73,500,000.''.
(8) Removal of obstructions; clearing channels.--Section 2
of the Act of August 28, 1937 (50 Stat. 877, chapter 877; 33
U.S.C. 701g) is amended--
(A) by striking ``flood control:'' and all that
follows through ``not more than'' and inserting the
following: ``flood control.
``(b) Project Limit.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), not
more than'';
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the maximum
amount under paragraph (1) by an amount equal to not more than
20 percent, if the Secretary determines the increase to be
appropriate.'';
(C) by striking ``The Secretary of the Army is
authorized to allot not to exceed $7,500,000'' and
inserting the following:
``(a) Authorization.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army may allot not
more than the amount described in paragraph (2)''; and
(D) in subsection (a) (as so designated), by adding
at the end the following:
``(2) Amounts described.--The amount referred to in
paragraph (1) is--
``(A) for fiscal year 2021, $8,500,000;
``(B) for fiscal year 2022, $9,000,000;
``(C) for fiscal year 2023, $9,500,000;
``(D) for fiscal year 2024, $10,000,000;
``(E) for fiscal year 2025, $10,500,000;
``(F) for fiscal year 2026, $11,000,000;
``(G) for fiscal year 2027, $11,500,000;
``(H) for fiscal year 2028, $12,000,000;
``(I) for fiscal year 2029, $12,500,000; and
``(J) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $13,000,000.''.
(9) Project modifications for improvement of environment.--
Section 1135 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2309a) is amended--
(A) in subsection (d)--
(i) in the third sentence--
(I) by striking ``Not more than''
and inserting the following:
``(3) Project limit.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), not more than''; and
(II) by adding at the end the
following:
``(B) Increase.--The Secretary may increase the
maximum amount under subparagraph (A) by an amount
equal to not more than 20 percent, if the Secretary
determines the increase to be appropriate.'';
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking
``The non-Federal share'' and inserting the
following:
``(2) In-kind contributions.--The non-Federal share''; and
(iii) in the first sentence, by striking
``The non-Federal share'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--The non-Federal share''; and
(B) by striking subsection (h) and inserting the
following:
``(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section--
``(1) for fiscal year 2021, $55,000,000;
``(2) for fiscal year 2022, $55,500,000;
``(3) for fiscal year 2023, $56,000,000;
``(4) for fiscal year 2024, $56,500,000;
``(5) for fiscal year 2025, $57,000,000;
``(6) for fiscal year 2026, $57,500,000;
``(7) for fiscal year 2027, $58,000,000;
``(8) for fiscal year 2028, $58,500,000;
``(9) for fiscal year 2029, $59,000,000; and
``(10) for fiscal year 2030 and each fiscal year
thereafter, $59,500,000.''.
SEC. 1018. SHORE DAMAGE PREVENTION OR MITIGATION.
Section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 (33 U.S.C. 426i) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Use of United States Fish and Wildlife Service Funds.--The
Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service shall allow a
non-Federal interest to use funds from the Service to satisfy all or a
portion of the non-Federal share of the costs of a project under this
section.''.
SEC. 1019. SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN.
(a) In General.--
(1) Initial plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the District Commander of each district
of the Corps of Engineers that carries out any dredging
activity for navigation or other water resources development
project purposes shall develop, at full Federal expense, and
submit to the Secretary a 5-year sediment management plan.
(2) Scope.--Each plan developed under this section shall
include--
(A) a sediment budget for each watershed or
littoral system within the district;
(B) a description of the scheduled dredging and
other sediment removal activities;
(C) an estimate of the amount of sediment
anticipated to be dredged or removed as a result of
each activity described under subparagraph (B); and
(D) an evaluation of--
(i) the suitability of the sediment
anticipated to be dredged or removed as a
result of each activity described under
subparagraph (B) for a full range of beneficial
uses; and
(ii) the economic and environmental
benefits and impacts, and feasibility, of using
the material for such beneficial uses.
(3) Revision.--On an annual basis, the District Commander
of each district of the Corps of Engineers shall--
(A) revise the plan developed under paragraph (1);
and
(B) submit the revised plan to the Secretary.
(b) Public Comment.--In developing or revising a plan under
subsection (a), a District Commander shall provide notice and an
opportunity for public comment.
(c) Publication.--A District Commander that develops or revises a
plan under subsection (a) shall make the plan or revision to the plan,
as applicable, publicly available.
(d) Transmission to Congress.--As soon as practicable after
receiving a plan or a revision to a plan under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall transmit the plan or revision to the plan, as
applicable, to Congress.
(e) Regional Sediment Management Plans.--A plan developed under
this section--
(1) shall be in addition to regional sediment management
plans prepared under section 204(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326(a)); and
(2) shall not be subject to section 204(g) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326(g)).
SEC. 1020. CRITERIA FOR FUNDING ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
(a) Certain Environmental Projects.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), the
Secretary shall develop written criteria for the ranking of
environmental infrastructure projects of the Secretary for the
purpose of prioritizing funding, including, at a minimum--
(A) the extent of the local economic impact of the
project;
(B) whether the project is in a rural community;
(C) whether the project is in or would benefit
counties or communities with high poverty rates; and
(D) whether the project is in a financially
distressed area.
(2) Inclusion in guidance.--The Secretary shall include the
criteria developed under paragraph (1) in the annual Civil
Works Direct Program Development Policy Guidance of the
Secretary.
(3) Applicability.--This subsection shall not apply to any
environmental infrastructure project authorized under section
219 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat.
4835).
(b) Environmental Infrastructure.--Section 219 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335) is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Criteria for Ranking Projects.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop written
criteria for ranking projects authorized under this section for
funding.
``(2) Requirements.--The written criteria under paragraph
(1) shall include--
``(A) the benefits of the project to the local
economy;
``(B) the extent to which the project will enhance
local development;
``(C) the number of jobs that will be directly
created by the project; and
``(D) any other criteria that the Secretary
considers to be appropriate.''.
SEC. 1021. AGING INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Aging infrastructure.--The term ``aging
infrastructure'' means a project of the Corps of Engineers or
any other water resources, water storage, or irrigation project
of another Federal agency that is greater than 75 years old.
(2) Enhanced inspection.--The term ``enhanced inspection''
means an inspection that uses current or innovative technology,
including Light Detection and Ranging (commonly known as
``LiDAR''), ground penetrating radar, subsurface imaging, or
subsurface geophysical techniques, to detect whether the
features of the aging infrastructure are structurally sound and
can operate as intended, or are at risk of failure.
(b) Contracts for Enhanced Inspection.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into
a contract with another Federal agency or a non-Federal entity
that owns, or operates and maintains, a water resources, water
storage, or irrigation project for carrying out enhanced
inspections of aging infrastructure.
(2) Certain circumstances.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary shall enter into a contract
described in paragraph (1), if--
(A) another Federal agency or a non-Federal entity
requests that the Secretary carry out the inspections;
and
(B) the inspection is at the full expense of the
other Federal agency or non-Federal entity requesting
the inspections.
(c) Limitation.--The Secretary shall not require a non-Federal
entity associated with a project under the jurisdiction of another
Federal agency to carry out corrective or remedial actions in response
to an inspection under this section.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1022. EXPEDITING REPAIRS AND RECOVERY FROM FLOODING.
(a) In General.--During the 5-year period beginning on the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall prioritize and expedite the
processing of applications for permits under section 10 of the Act of
March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899'') (30 Stat. 1151, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 403), and section 404 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), and
permissions under section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly
known as the ``Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1152,
chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408), to complete repairs, reconstruction
(including improvements), and upgrades to flood control infrastructure
damaged by flooding events during calendar years 2017 through 2020,
including flooding events caused by ice jams.
(b) Public Interest.--An activity described in subsection (a) shall
be considered to be in the public interest, unless the activity would
induce flooding in another location.
(c) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects, preempts,
or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any
Federal environmental law, including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1023. UPPER SNAKE RIVER LEVEES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall prioritize and expedite, in
coordination with State, Tribal, and local authorities, the completion
of maintenance and repair activities to levee systems that are--
(1) operated and maintained by the Secretary; and
(2) in the Upper Snake River Basin.
(b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section modifies or waives
the responsibility of the Secretary to comply with any applicable
Federal law in carrying out this section.
SEC. 1024. UNIFORMITY OF NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS.
(a) Inventory.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall complete an inventory of all
communication and notification systems used by the Corps of Engineers
with respect to projects, initiatives, and facilities of the Corps of
Engineers.
(b) Uniform Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a plan for
the uniformity of communication and notification systems for
projects, initiatives, and facilities of the Corps of
Engineers.
(2) Inclusions.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) provide access to information in all forms
practicable, including email, text messages, news
programs and websites, radio, and other forms of
notification;
(B) establish a notification system for any
projects, initiatives, or facilities of the Corps of
Engineers that do not have a notification system;
(C) streamline existing communication and
notification systems to improve the strength and
uniformity of those systems; and
(D) emphasize the necessity of timeliness in
notification systems and ensure that the methods of
notification can transmit information in a timely
manner.
(3) Implementation.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the
implementation of the plan under paragraph (1).
(B) Emergency management notification.--Not later
than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall implement the provisions of the
plan relating to emergency management notifications.
(4) Savings provision.--Nothing in this section authorizes
the elimination of any existing communication or notification
system used by the Corps of Engineers.
SEC. 1025. SUSQUEHANNA, DELAWARE, AND POTOMAC RIVER BASIN COMMISSIONS.
Section 5019 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1201; 128 Stat. 1307) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``, who may be the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred
to in this section as the `Administrator') (or a designee),''
after ``member''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary''
and inserting ``Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``For each fiscal
year, the Secretary'' and inserting ``Subject to the
availability of appropriations, for each fiscal year,
the Administrator''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Secretary''
each place it appears and inserting ``Administrator''.
SEC. 1026. WILMINGTON HARBOR SOUTH DISPOSAL AREA, DELAWARE.
(a) Sediment Fill Height.--Sediment fill in the Wilmington Harbor
South Disposal Area confined disposal facility, Delaware, shall not be
more than 45 feet.
(b) Use.--Until the conveyance under subsection (c) is completed,
the Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area confined disposal facility,
Delaware, shall be used for the purposes of--
(1) a dredge disposal facility for the Port of Edgemoor;
and
(2) other uses, as determined by the State of Delaware.
(c) Conveyance.--As soon as practicable after sediment fill in the
Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area confined disposal facility,
Delaware, reaches 45 feet, the Secretary shall complete the conveyance
of nonusable land at the Wilmington Harbor South Disposal Area confined
disposal facility, Delaware, to the State of Delaware for fair market
value.
SEC. 1027. CONVEYANCE OF WILMINGTON HARBOR NORTH DISPOSAL AREA,
DELAWARE.
As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall complete the conveyance
of the Wilmington Harbor North Disposal Area confined disposal
facility, Delaware, to the State of Delaware.
SEC. 1028. COASTAL STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION CONTRACTS.
For any project for coastal storm damage reduction, the Secretary
shall seek input from the community or communities where the project is
located that may be impacted due to the timing of the coastal storm
damage reduction activities under the project to minimize, to the
maximum extent practicable, any negative impacts to the local economy
due to the timing of those activities.
SEC. 1029. CORPS FLOOD POLICY WITHIN URBAN AREAS.
The Secretary shall expedite the completion of the report required
under section 1211 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(132 Stat. 3808) relating to flooding within urban floodplains and
Federal policy constraints on the ability of the Corps of Engineers to
address urban flooding.
SEC. 1030. REPORTING ON OVER BUDGET AND BEHIND SCHEDULE CORPS PROJECTS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that describes
each water resources project of the Secretary for which--
(1) the total budget of the project exceeds the total
estimated budget of the project by not less than $100,000,000;
or
(2) the anticipated completion date of the project exceeds
the estimated completion date of the project by not less than 5
years.
SEC. 1031. DAM REMEDIATION FOR ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.
Section 542(b)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (H);
and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (F) the following:
``(G) measures to restore, protect, and preserve an
ecosystem affected by a dam (which may include
construction of a dam)--
``(i) that has been constructed, in whole
or in part, by the Corps of Engineers for flood
control purposes;
``(ii) for which construction was completed
before 1940;
``(iii) that is classified as `high hazard
potential' by the State dam safety agency of
the State in which the dam is located; and
``(iv) that is operated by a non-Federal
entity; or''.
SEC. 1032. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN FEDERAL LAND TO THE CITY OF
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) City.--The term ``City'' means the city of Montgomery,
Alabama.
(2) Federal land.--The term ``Federal land'' means the
62.38 acres of land and water under the primary jurisdiction of
the Secretary in the R.E. ``Bob'' Woodruff Project Area that is
covered by lease number DACW01-1-05-0037, including the parcels
and structure known as ``Powder Magazine''.
(b) Conveyance Authorized.--To the extent practicable, not later
than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall, on request of the City, convey to the City all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to the Federal land.
(c) Conveyance of Federal Land for Use as Historic Monument.--If
the Secretary of the Interior determines that any portion of the
Federal land is suitable and desirable for use as a historic monument,
the Secretary may convey such portion of the Federal land to the City,
without monetary consideration, in accordance with section 550(h) of
title 40, United States Code.
(d) Conveyance of Federal Land Not Suitable for Use as Historic
Monument.--The Secretary shall convey any portion of the Federal land
not conveyed under subsection (c)--
(1) by quitclaim deed; and
(2) subject to terms and conditions that are mutually
satisfactory to the Secretary and the City, including such
additional terms and conditions as the Secretary considers
appropriate--
(A) to protect the interests of the United States,
such as any required easements;
(B) to protect and maintain the Federal land, in
accordance with applicable law; and
(C) to preserve public access to the Federal land.
(e) Consideration Required.--As consideration for a conveyance
under subsection (d), the City shall pay to the Secretary an amount
that is not less than the fair market value of the Federal land, as
determined by the Secretary.
(f) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) Payment required.--The Secretary shall require the City
to pay the costs incurred by the Secretary after the date of
enactment of this Act relating to any conveyance of the Federal
land under this section, including--
(A) survey costs;
(B) costs relating to environmental documentation;
and
(C) any other administrative costs relating to the
conveyance.
(2) Refund of excess amounts.--If the Secretary collects
amounts from the City under paragraph (1) before the costs are
actually incurred and those amounts exceed the costs actually
incurred by the Secretary in carrying out the conveyance, the
Secretary shall refund the excess amounts to the City.
(3) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received by the
Secretary as reimbursement under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) credited to, and merged with amounts in, the
fund or account that was used to cover the costs
incurred by the Secretary; and
(B) available for the same purposes, and subject to
the same conditions and limitations, as amounts in the
fund or account to which the amounts are credited under
subparagraph (A).
(g) Liability.--The City shall hold the United States harmless from
any liability with respect to activities carried out on the Federal
land on or after the date of conveyance of the Federal land.
SEC. 1033. MAINTENANCE OF HIGH RISK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.
In any case in which the Secretary has assumed, as of the date of
enactment of this Act, responsibility for the maintenance of a project
classified as class III or higher urgency under the Dam Safety Action
Classification of the Corps of Engineers, the Secretary shall continue
to be responsible for the maintenance of that project until the earlier
of--
(1) the date on which the project is modified to reduce
that risk and the Secretary determines that the project is
determined to be adequately safe; and
(2) the date that is 15 years after the date of enactment
of this Act.
SEC. 1034. PROJECTS TO ACCOMMODATE IRREGULAR DREDGING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this Act, pursuant to the continuing authority program under section
107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577), the Secretary
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, carry out not less than 1
project to improve a harbor to accommodate an eligible event described
in subsection (b).
(b) Eligible Event Described.--An eligible event referred to in
subsection (a) is a special event that--
(1) is hosted by a government entity;
(2) is open to the public; and
(3) would have significant educational and regional
economic development benefits.
(c) Justification.--The Secretary shall not require national
economic development benefits to exceed costs for any project carried
out under this section if--
(1) dredging or other harbor improvements are necessary to
accommodate 1 or more eligible events; and
(2) the eligible event or events produce significant
regional economic development benefits.
(d) Cost-sharing Requirement.--
(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of initial
construction and operation and maintenance of a project under
this section--
(A) shall be not more than 50 percent; and
(B) may not exceed the limit under section 107(b)
of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 577(b)).
(2) Form of non-federal share.--The non-Federal share of
the cost of activities carried out under this section may be in
the form of in-kind contributions.
(3) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal interest
shall be responsible for 100 percent of the cost to operate and
maintain a project under this section after the limit under
section 107(b) of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C.
577(b)) has been met.
SEC. 1035. CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND PROTECTION
PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Section 510 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 1996 (110 Stat. 3761; 121 Stat. 1202; 128 Stat. 1318) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i);
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
``(h) Project Cap.--A project carried out under this section may
not have a total cost of more than $15,000,000.''; and
(3) in subsection (i) (as so redesignated), by striking
``$40,000,000'' and inserting ``$90,000,000''.
(b) Outreach and Training.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct public
outreach and workshops for non-Federal interests to provide
information on the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and
protection program under section 510 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat. 3761; 121 Stat. 1202; 128
Stat. 1318), including how to participate in the program.
(2) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $2,500,000 for
each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
SEC. 1036. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE; REPORTS; AND BRIEFINGS.
(a) Report on Status of Implementation Guidance and Reports.--Not
later than 150 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the status
of implementation guidance and reports required under this Act or an
amendment made by this Act.
(b) Use of Existing Data.--To the maximum extent practicable, the
Secretary shall use existing data in completing any report required
under--
(1) the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1193);
(2) the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation
Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1628);
(3) the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (Public
Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765);
(4) this Act; and
(5) any amendments made by an Act described in paragraphs
(1) through (4).
(c) Briefings.--
(1) In general.--Not less frequently than quarterly, the
Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing
on the status of the implementation of each provision of law
under--
(A) the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1193);
(B) the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1628);
(C) the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(Public Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765);
(D) this Act; and
(E) any amendments made by an Act described in
subparagraphs (A) through (D).
(2) Termination.--This subsection shall terminate on the
date that the Secretary completes the implementation of each
provision of law referred to in paragraph (1).
SEC. 1037. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON LOW-HEAD DAMS AND FISH PASSAGES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish an interagency task
force (referred to in this section as the ``task force'') to study low-
head dams and fish passages.
(b) Membership.--The task force shall be composed of--
(1) the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works;
(2) the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service;
(3) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency;
(4) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency;
(5) the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service;
(6) the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission;
(7) the Commissioner of Reclamation;
(8) the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs;
(9) the Director of the United States Geological Survey;
and
(10) the Chief of the Forest Service.
(c) Meetings.--The task force shall meet quarterly and make
available public summaries of the meetings.
(d) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2021, and after providing
an opportunity for public review and comment, the task force shall
submit to Congress a report that includes--
(1) recommendations for interagency cooperation, including
shared grant programs or other coordinated funding sources, to
support monitoring, tracking, and efforts to remove or
refurbish low-head dams to improve those structures and
alleviate concerns related to public safety, flood risk, fish
passage, wildlife conservation, water quality, and ecosystem
and environmental health;
(2) an analysis of the quality of existing data and need
for additional surveys or other studies, to be conducted by
Federal agencies in coordination with States and Indian tribes,
to determine--
(A) the locations and conditions of low-head dams
in the United States;
(B) the risk, if any, posed by those dams to public
safety, flood risk, fish passage, wildlife
conservation, water quality, and ecosystem and
environmental health; and
(C) ownership and rights to access low-head dams;
and
(3) a national strategy for identifying, prioritizing, and
successfully removing or refurbishing low-head dams of concern
by not later than 2030.
SEC. 1038. PROJECT COMPLETION.
Section 1157(a)(2) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (130 Stat. 1666) is amended by striking ``2021'' and
inserting ``2024''.
SEC. 1039. LEVEE ACCREDITATION PROCESS; LEVEE CERTIFICATIONS.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
process developed by the Flood Protection Structure Accreditation Task
Force established under section 100226 of Public Law 112-141 (42 U.S.C.
4101 note; 126 Stat. 942) should not be limited to levee systems in the
inspection of completed works program of the Corps of Engineers, but
should apply equally to federally owned levee systems operated by the
Secretary, including federally owned levee systems operated by the
Secretary as part of a reservoir project.
(b) Levee Certifications.--Section 3014 of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (42 U.S.C. 4131) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``under the inspection of
completed works program'' and inserting ``for
levee systems under the levee safety and dam
safety programs''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``activities under the
inspection of completed works program of the
Corps of Engineers'' and inserting ``the
activities referred to in paragraph (1)'';
(ii) by striking ``chapter 1'' and
inserting ``chapter I''; and
(iii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) in the case of a levee system that is operated and
maintained by the Corps of Engineers, to the maximum extent
practicable, cooperate with local governments seeking a levee
accreditation decision for the levee to provide information
necessary to support the accreditation decision in a timely
manner.''; and
(2) in paragraph (b)(3), by adding at the end the
following:
``(C) Contributed funds.--Notwithstanding
subparagraph (B), a non-Federal interest may fund up to
100 percent of the cost of any activity carried out
under this subsection.''.
SEC. 1040. REHABILITATION OF FLOOD CONTROL PUMP STATIONS AFFECTING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECTS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible pump station.--The term ``eligible pump
station'' means a pump station--
(A) that--
(i) has been constructed, in whole or in
part, by the Corps of Engineers for flood risk
management purposes; or
(ii) that has been constructed by non-
Federal interests; and
(B) the failure of which would impair the function
of a flood risk management project constructed by the
Corps of Engineers.
(2) Rehabilitate.--
(A) In general.--The term ``rehabilitate'', with
respect to an eligible pump station, means to address a
major deficiency of the eligible pump station caused by
long-term degradation of the foundation, construction
materials, or engineering systems or components of the
eligible pump station.
(B) Inclusions.--The term ``rehabilitate'', with
respect to an eligible pump station, includes--
(i) the incorporation into the eligible
pump station of--
(I) current design standards;
(II) efficiency improvements; and
(III) associated drainage; and
(ii) increasing the capacity of the
eligible pump station, subject to the condition
that the increase shall--
(I) significantly decrease the risk
of loss of life and property damage; or
(II) decrease total lifecycle
rehabilitation costs for the eligible
pump station.
(b) Authorization.--The Secretary may carry out rehabilitation of
an eligible pump station, if the Secretary determines that the
rehabilitation is feasible.
(c) Cost Sharing.--
(1) Federal projects.--The non-Federal share of the cost of
rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this section at an
eligible pump station constructed by the Corps of Engineers
shall be the equal to the non-Federal share that was applicable
to construction of the eligible pump station.
(2) Non-federal projects.--A non-Federal interest shall
provide--
(A) an amount equal to 35 percent of the cost of
any rehabilitation carried out pursuant to this section
for a locally constructed eligible pump station; and
(B) all land, easements, rights-of-way, and
necessary relocations associated with the
rehabilitation described in subparagraph (A), at no
cost to the Federal Government.
(d) Agreement Required.--The rehabilitation of an eligible pump
station pursuant to this section shall be initiated only after a non-
Federal interest has entered into a binding agreement with the
Secretary--
(1) to pay the non-Federal share of the costs of
rehabilitation under subsection (c); and
(2) to pay 100 percent of the operation and maintenance
costs of the rehabilitated eligible pump station, in accordance
with regulations promulgated by the Secretary.
(e) Treatment.--The rehabilitation of an eligible pump station
pursuant to this section shall not be considered to be a separable
element of the associated flood risk management project constructed by
the Corps of Engineers.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
(g) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects, preempts,
or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any
Federal environmental law, including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1041. BRANDON ROAD STUDY.
Section 3061(d)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007
(121 Stat. 1121; 132 Stat. 3785) is amended by striking the paragraph
designation and heading and all that follows through ``any project''
and inserting the following:
``(2) Cost share.--
``(A) Construction.--The Federal share of the cost
of construction of any project authorized to be carried
out pursuant to the feasibility study identified in
paragraph (1) shall be 75 percent.
``(B) Operation and maintenance.--Operation and
maintenance of any project''.
SEC. 1042. CREDIT OR REIMBURSEMENT.
(a) Credit or Reimbursement for Contribution of Materials or
Services.--Section 1024 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2325a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``Subject to subsection (b), the'' and
inserting ``The'';
(2) by striking subsection (b);
(3) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(b) and (h), respectively;
(4) in subsection (b) (as so redesignated), by adding at
the end the following:
``(3) Integral to project.--The Secretary may provide
reimbursement under subsection (c) only if the Secretary
determines that the materials or services provided are integral
to the project.
``(4) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall ensure that a
reimbursement under subsection (c) is provided in a timely
manner.''; and
(5) by inserting after subsection (b) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(c) Cost Limitations.--Except as provided in this section and
subject to subsection (g), a non-Federal interest that contributes
materials or services under subsection (a) shall be eligible for
reimbursement, not to exceed an amount that is equal to the estimated
Federal cost for the performance of those materials or services.
``(d) Agreement.--Before contributing materials or services under
subsection (a), a non-Federal interest shall enter into an agreement
with the Secretary that specifies, with respect to the use of those
materials and services, the terms and conditions that are acceptable to
the non-Federal interest and the Secretary.
``(e) Requirement.--As part of an agreement under subsection (a), a
non-Federal interest shall hold and save the United States free from
any and all damage that arises from the use of any materials or
services of the non-Federal interest, except for damage due to the
fault or negligence of a contractor of the Federal Government.
``(f) Use of Emergency Authorities.--The Secretary may use existing
emergency authorities of the Secretary following a flood or storm event
to accept materials, services, or funds under this section if those
materials, services, or funds are being used for the purpose of--
``(1) restoring an authorized navigation or flood risk
management project up to authorized dimensions;
``(2) repairing or reconstructing any authorized navigation
or flood risk management project, including other authorized
associated features; or
``(3) any other activities the Secretary determines to be
in the public interest as a result of the emergency.
``(g) Limitations.--A reimbursement under subsection (c) shall be--
``(1) subject to the availability of appropriations; and
``(2) subject to the compliance of the non-Federal interest
with all Federal laws and regulations that would apply to the
use of materials or services described in that subsection if
provided by the Secretary.''.
(b) Determining the Value of In-kind Contributions.--Section
221(a)(4) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b(a)(4))
is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
inserting ``, as determined by the Secretary,'' after
``value'';
(B) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(C) in clause (iii), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(iv) the value of materials and services
contributed by non-Federal third parties,
without charge, to the non-Federal interest
for--
``(I) planning carried out after
execution of a feasibility cost-sharing
agreement; or
``(II) construction carried out
after execution of a partnership
agreement or in accordance with
subparagraph (C).'';
(2) in subparagraph (D)--
(A) in clause (ii), by inserting ``and'' after the
semicolon at the end;
(B) in clause (iii), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period; and
(C) by striking clause (iv);
(3) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I);
and
(4) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following:
``(H) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall ensure that
a credit under subparagraph (A) is provided in a timely
manner.''.
(c) Timeliness.--Section 1022 of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2225) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(d) Timeliness.--The Secretary shall ensure that a reimbursement
described in this section is provided in a timely manner.''.
SEC. 1043. EMERGENCY CONTRACTING.
(a) In General.--In carrying out emergency work in an area with
respect to which the President has declared a major disaster under
section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), the Secretary shall, in competitive
acquisitions, maximize use of tradeoff procedures that place
approximately equal or greater importance on schedule and other non-
price factors relative to cost or price.
(b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section limits or otherwise
affects authority provided to the Secretary under any other statute or
regulation to select procedures permitting other than full and open
competition when carrying out work described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1044. PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.
Section 103(j)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(33 U.S.C. 2213(j)(1)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Any project'' and inserting the
following:
``(A) In general.--Any project''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Inclusion.--An agreement under subparagraph
(A) shall include a brief description of and estimated
costs for anticipated operation, maintenance, repair,
replacement, and rehabilitation obligations of the non-
Federal interest for the project.''.
SEC. 1045. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FOR HARBOR DREDGING.
The Secretary may accept and expend funds contributed by a State or
other non-Federal interest--
(1) to dredge a non-Federal harbor or channel; or
(2) to provide technical assistance related to the planning
and design of dredging activities in a non-Federal harbor or
channel.
SEC. 1046. EMERGENCY FLOODING PROTECTION FOR LAKES.
The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the extent to
which the program under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941
(commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of 1941'') (55 Stat. 650,
chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701n), applies to lakes, including lakes with
the flow of a slow-moving river, including, if applicable,
recommendations for legislative changes to ensure that such lakes are
eligible for the program.
SEC. 1047. LEVEE SAFETY.
Section 9004 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33
U.S.C. 3303) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Identification of Deficiencies.--
``(1) In general.--For each levee identified in the
national levee database under subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
``(A) identify the specific engineering and
maintenance deficiencies, if any;
``(B) describe the recommended remedies to correct
each deficiency identified under subparagraph (A) and
the associated costs of those remedies.
``(2) Consultation.--In identifying deficiencies and
describing remedies for a levee under paragraph (1), the
Secretary shall consult with relevant non-Federal interests,
including by providing an opportunity for comment by those non-
Federal interests.''.
SEC. 1048. REPLACEMENT CAPACITY.
Section 217(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2326a(a)) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
Replacement Capacity'' after ``Additional Capacity'';
(2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) Provided by secretary.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), at
the request of a non-Federal interest with respect to a
project, the Secretary may--
``(i) provide additional capacity at a
dredged material disposal facility constructed
by the Secretary beyond the capacity that would
be required for project purposes; or
``(ii) permit the use of dredged material
disposal facility capacity required for project
purposes by the non-Federal interest if the
Secretary determines that replacement capacity
can be constructed at the facility or another
facility or site before such capacity is needed
for project purposes.
``(B) Agreement.--Before the Secretary takes an
action under subparagraph (A), the non-Federal interest
shall agree to pay--
``(i) all costs associated with the
construction of the additional capacity or
replacement capacity in advance of construction
of such capacity; and
``(ii) in the case of use by a non-Federal
interest of dredged material disposal capacity
required for project purposes under
subparagraph (A)(ii), any increase in the cost
of operation and maintenance of the project
that the Secretary determines results from the
use of the project capacity by the non-Federal
interest in advance of each cycle of dredging.
``(C) Credit.--In the event the Secretary
determines that the cost to operate or maintain the
project decreases as a result of use by the non-Federal
interest of dredged material disposal capacity required
for project purposes under subparagraph (A)(ii), the
Secretary, at the request of the non-Federal interest,
shall credit the amount of the decrease toward any cash
contribution of the non-Federal interest required
thereafter for construction, operation, or maintenance
of the project, or of another navigation project.'';
(3) in paragraph (2), in the first sentence, by inserting
``under paragraph (1)(A)(i)'' after ``additional capacity'';
and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Special rule for designation of replacement capacity
facility or site.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to such terms and
conditions as the Secretary determines to be necessary
or advisable, an agreement under paragraph (1)(B) for
use permitted under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) shall reserve
to the non-Federal interest--
``(i) the right to submit to the Secretary
for approval at a later date an alternative to
the facility or site designated in the
agreement for construction of replacement
capacity; and
``(ii) the right to construct the
replacement capacity at the alternative
facility or site at the expense of the non-
Federal interest.
``(B) Requirement.--The Secretary shall not reject
a site for the construction of replacement capacity
under paragraph (1)(A)(ii) that is submitted by the
non-Federal interest for approval by the Secretary
before the date of execution of the agreement under
paragraph (1)(B), or thereafter, unless the Secretary--
``(i) determines that the site is
environmentally unacceptable or technically
unsound; and
``(ii) provides a written basis for the
determination under clause (i) to the non-
Federal interest.''.
SEC. 1049. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR POST-FLOOD IMPROVEMENTS.
The Secretary shall expedite completion of implementation guidance
for the amendments made by section 1176 of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1673).
SEC. 1050. WILLAMETTE VALLEY PROJECT WATER REALLOCATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, in consultation with affected
Indian tribes, shall assist the State of Oregon in the implementation
of the reallocation of water within the Willamette Basin, including the
development of instream flow targets and facilitation of the conversion
of Willamette Valley Project stored water to instream water rights to
ensure fish and wildlife benefits, as required by the biological
opinion for the Willamette Basin Review issued by the National Marine
Fisheries Service on June 28, 2019.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1051. CENTRAL APPALACHIA WATER.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall establish a program for
providing environmental assistance to non-Federal interests in Central
and North Central Appalachia (as defined by the Appalachian Regional
Commission).
(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 Central and North Central Appalachia (as defined by the
Appalachian Regional Commission), including projects for wastewater
treatment and related facilities, water supply and related facilities,
and surface water resource protection and development.
(c) Public Ownership.--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 the 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 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 any 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.--The Federal share of the cost of a
project carried out with assistance under this section
shall be 75 percent.
(B) Credit for design work.--The non-Federal
interest shall receive credit toward the non-Federal
share for the reasonable costs of design work completed
by the non-Federal interest before entering into a
local cooperation agreement with the Secretary for a
project.
(C) Credit for interest.--In case of a delay in the
funding of the non-Federal share of a project carried
out with assistance under this section, the non-Federal
interest shall receive credit for reasonable interest
incurred in providing the non-Federal share of the cost
of the project.
(D) Land, easements, and rights-of-way credit.--The
non-Federal interest shall receive credit toward the
non-Federal share for land, easements, rights-of-way,
and relocations (including all reasonable costs
associated with obtaining permits necessary for the
construction, operation, and maintenance of the project
on publicly owned or controlled land), not to exceed 25
percent of the total cost of the project.
(E) Operation and maintenance.--The non-Federal
share of operation and maintenance costs for a project
carried out with assistance under this section shall be
100 percent.
(e) Applicability of Other Federal and State Laws.--Nothing in this
section waives, limits, or otherwise affects the applicability of any
provision of Federal or State law that would otherwise apply to a
project to be carried out with assistance under this section.
(f) Nonprofit Entities.--For the purposes of this section, a non-
Federal interest may include a nonprofit entity with the consent of the
affected local government.
(g) Administrative Costs.--Not more than 10 percent of the amounts
made available to carry out this section may be used by the district
offices of the Corps of Engineers for the administrative costs of
carrying out this section.
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $120,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
SEC. 1052. REVIEWING HYDROPOWER AT CORPS OF ENGINEERS FACILITIES.
Section 1008 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2321b) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Reviewing Hydropower at Corps of Engineers Facilities.--
``(1) Definition of eligible non-federal interest.--In this
subsection, the term `eligible non-Federal interest' means a
non-Federal interest that owns or operates an existing non-
Federal hydropower facility at a Corps of Engineers project.
``(2) Evaluation.--
``(A) In general.--On the written request of an
eligible non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall
conduct an evaluation to consider operational changes
at the applicable project to facilitate production of
non-Federal hydropower, consistent with authorized
project purposes.
``(B) Deadline.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary receives a written request
under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall provide to
the non-Federal interest a written response to inform
the non-Federal interest--
``(i) that the Secretary has approved the
request to conduct an evaluation; or
``(ii) of any additional information
necessary for the Secretary to approve the
request to conduct an evaluation.
``(3) Operational changes.--An operational change referred
to in paragraph (2)(A) may include--
``(A) changes to seasonal pool levels;
``(B) modifying releases from the project; and
``(C) other changes included in the written request
submitted under that paragraph that enhance the usage
of the project to facilitate production of non-Federal
hydropower, consistent with authorized project
purposes.
``(4) Cost-share.--The eligible non-Federal interest shall
pay 100 percent of the costs associated with an evaluation
under this subsection, including the costs to prepare the
report under paragraph (6).
``(5) Deadline.--The Secretary shall complete an evaluation
under this subsection by the date that is not later than 1 year
after the date on which the Secretary begins the evaluation.
``(6) Report.--On completion of an evaluation under this
subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the effects of the operational
changes proposed by the non-Federal interest and examined in
the evaluation on the authorized purposes of the project,
including a description of any negative impacts of the proposed
operational changes on the authorized purposes of the project.
``(7) Savings provision.--Nothing in this subsection--
``(A) affects, modifies, or changes the authorized
purposes of a Corps of Engineers project; or
``(B) affects existing authorities of the Corps of
Engineers, including authorities with respect to
navigation, flood damage reduction, environmental
protection and restoration, and other related
purposes.''.
SEC. 1053. ESTABLISHING PERMANENT FEATURES FROM EMERGENCY RESPONSE
MEASURES.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Impacted community.--The term ``impacted community''
means an entity that has received emergency flood fighting
assistance under section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941
(commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of 1941'') (55 Stat.
650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701n), that involved the
construction of a temporary structure.
(2) Permanent feature.--The term ``permanent feature''
means a structural or nonstructural measure typical in a flood
control project.
(3) Small or disadvantaged community.--The term ``small or
disadvantaged community'' means a community--
(A) with a population of less than 10,000; or
(B) that is--
(i) an economically distressed area (as
defined in section 1083(a)); or
(ii) at risk from repeat flooding events.
(b) Evaluation of Temporary Structures.--On request of an impacted
community, the Secretary shall evaluate whether the temporary structure
warrants consideration for a permanent feature, in accordance with
subsection (c).
(c) Considerations.--In evaluating a temporary structure under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall consider--
(1) the likelihood that a similar structure will need to be
constructed in the area in the future if the temporary
structure, or a similar structure, is not made permanent;
(2) the extent to which similar structures have been
constructed in the area previously and removed;
(3) the economic, safety, and environmental benefits and
impacts of establishing a permanent feature in the watershed of
the impacted community;
(4) the extent of the modifications necessary to make the
temporary structure a permanent feature; and
(5) the costs of the modifications described in paragraph
(4).
(d) Conversion of Temporary Structures.--
(1) In general.--After the Secretary completes an
evaluation under subsection (b), if the Secretary determines
that the temporary structure should become a permanent feature,
or that a permanent feature would prevent damage similar to
damage prevented by the temporary structure, and subject to
paragraph (2), the Secretary shall begin the planning and
design of the permanent feature in accordance with all
applicable design and construction standards and legal
requirements of the Secretary, including all applicable
environmental laws.
(2) Project cost.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may carry out the
planning, design, and construction of a project
described in paragraph (1) if the total construction
cost of the project is not expected to exceed
$17,500,000.
(B) Large projects.--If the total construction cost
of a project described in paragraph (1) is expected to
be greater than $17,500,000, the Secretary--
(i) shall submit to Congress a request to
carry out the project in a manner similar to a
Chief's Report; and
(ii) may not carry out the project until
Congress authorizes the construction of the
project.
(C) Demolition.--Demolition of a temporary
structure under this section shall be subject to the
cost-share requirement under paragraph (3), but the
costs of that demolition shall not be included in the
total construction cost of the project under
subparagraphs (A) and (B).
(3) Cost-share.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out
a project under this section shall be not more than 35
percent.
(B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged
communities.--In carrying out a project under this
section in partnership with a small or disadvantaged
community, if the Secretary determines that the life
safety or economic viability of the community would be
threatened without the project, the Secretary shall
reduce the non-Federal cost share applicable to the
project through a mutual agreement between the Corps of
Engineers and the non-Federal interest, in an amount
that is--
(i) not less than 10 percent of the total
project cost; and
(ii) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal
cost share applicable to the project.
SEC. 1054. STUDIES OF WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS BY NON-
FEDERAL INTERESTS.
Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2231) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or conduct a
feasibility study on modifications or improvements to a
project constructed by the Corps of Engineers'' after
``water resources development project''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``for feasibility
studies'' and all that follows through the period at
the end and inserting ``for feasibility studies of
water resources development projects conducted by non-
Federal interests to provide sufficient information for
the formulation of the studies, including processes and
procedures related to reviews and assistance under
subsection (e).''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(2)--
(A) by striking ``At the request'' and inserting
the following:
``(A) In general.--At the request''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Inclusion.--Technical assistance under
subparagraph (A) may include any assistance that does
not conflict with any other Federal law (including
regulations).''.
SEC. 1055. SUBSURFACE DRAIN SYSTEMS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary, acting through the Director of the Engineer Research and
Development Center, shall carry out research and development activities
relating to the use of subsurface drain systems as--
(1) a flood risk-reduction measure; or
(2) a coastal storm risk-reduction measure.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1056. LIMITATION ON CONTRACT EXECUTION IN THE ARKANSAS RIVER
BASIN.
(a) Definition of Covered Contract.--In this section, the term
``covered contract'' means a contract between any local governmental
entity and the Secretary for water supply storage in a Federal or non-
Federal hydropower lake within the Arkansas River Basin.
(b) Limitation.--For any new covered contract for a hydropower lake
that is entered into during the period beginning on the date of
enactment of this Act and ending on December 31, 2022, a local
governmental entity shall not pay more than 110 percent of the initial
principal cost for the acre-feet being sought for the new covered
contract for that hydropower lake.
SEC. 1057. SUPPORT FOR MITIGATION EFFORTS FOR SMALL DAMS IN NATIONAL
HERITAGE CORRIDORS.
In carrying out a project for ecosystem restoration, the Secretary
is authorized to formulate and carry out fish passage measures at a dam
associated with a small hydroelectric power project that are otherwise
the legal obligation of the hydroelectric power project licensee or
exemption holder to provide under the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 791a
et seq.), if the ecosystem restoration project is located in a National
Heritage Area located within the boundaries of the North Atlantic
Division of the Corps of Engineers.
SEC. 1058. REPORT ON BARRIERS TO INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AT UNITED
STATES PORTS.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in consultation with the heads of all relevant Federal
agencies, shall submit to Congress a report on--
(1) the barriers to infrastructure and capital improvement
projects faced by ports and port authorities;
(2) the impact those barriers have on the strategic
competitiveness of ports of the United States; and
(3) recommendations to reduce those barriers.
SEC. 1059. RYE HARBOR, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NAVIGATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
The Secretary shall expedite authorized activities to address the
impacts of shoaling affecting the project for navigation, Rye Harbor,
New Hampshire, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of
1960 (74 Stat. 480).
SEC. 1060. CAPE ARUNDEL DISPOSAL SITE, MAINE.
Section 1312 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (132
Stat. 3821) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2021'' and inserting
``September 30, 2024''.
SEC. 1061. RIO GRANDE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, COLORADO, NEW
MEXICO, AND TEXAS.
Section 5056(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121
Stat. 1214; 128 Stat. 1315) is amended by striking ``2019'' and
inserting ``2024''.
SEC. 1062. RESTORATION OF ABANDONED SITES.
Section 560(f) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (33
U.S.C. 2336(f)) is amended by striking ``$20,000,000'' and inserting
``$30,000,000, to remain available until expended''.
SEC. 1063. RURAL WESTERN WATER.
(a) In General.--Section 595(i) of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 383; 128 Stat. 1613; 130 Stat. 1681) is amended
by striking ``$435,000,000'' and inserting ``$500,000,000''.
(b) Program Manager.--The Secretary shall appoint a headquarters
employee of the Corps of Engineers as a Program Manager, who shall be
responsible for managing the environmental infrastructure program under
section 595 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat.
383).
SEC. 1064. THAD COCHRAN LOCK AND DAM.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that Thad
Cochran, whose selfless determination and tireless work, while serving
as a congressman and United States Senator from Mississippi for 45
years, contributed greatly to the realization and success of the
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
(b) Designation.--The lock and dam located at mile 371 on the
Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, Mississippi, shall be known and
designated as the ``Thad Cochran Lock and Dam''.
(c) 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 subsection (b) shall be deemed to be a reference to the
``Thad Cochran Lock and Dam''.
SEC. 1065. REPORT ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS FACILITIES IN APPALACHIA.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional
Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States
Code, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report that identifies each Corps of
Engineers facility that--
(1) is located within a distressed county (as designated by
the Appalachian Regional Commission pursuant to section
14526(a)(1)(A) of title 40, United States Code), with an
emphasis on counties that have experienced job loss in the
mining, textiles, or timber industry; and
(2) could be improved for purposes of economic development,
recreation, or other uses.
SEC. 1066. REPORT ON CORPS OF ENGINEERS HYDROPOWER FACILITIES IN
APPALACHIA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the
Appalachian Regional Commission established by section 14301(a) of
title 40, United States Code, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, shall conduct a study--
(1) to determine the potential, at Corps of Engineers
facilities that are located within a county that is identified
by the Appalachian Regional Commission as a distressed county
or an at-risk county under subparagraph (A) or (B) of section
14526(a)(1) of title 40, United States Code, for--
(A) testing, evaluating, piloting, demonstrating,
or deploying hydropower or energy storage technologies;
and
(B) powering non-powered dams; and
(2) to identify previously proposed dam sites in distressed
counties (as designated by the Appalachian Regional Commission
pursuant to section 14526(a)(1)(A) of title 40, United States
Code) that may be suitable for activities described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1).
(b) Coordination.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall coordinate with any relevant National Laboratories.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary, in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional
Commission established by section 14301(a) of title 40, United States
Code, the Secretary of Energy, and the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, shall submit a report on the results of the study under
subsection (a) to--
(1) the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the
Senate;
(2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives;
(3) the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the
Senate; and
(4) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of
Representatives.
SEC. 1067. HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS.
Section 575 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110
Stat. 3789; 113 Stat. 311; 121 Stat. 1253) is repealed.
SEC. 1068. IDENTIFICATION OF NONPOWERED DAMS FOR HYDROPOWER
DEVELOPMENT.
The Secretary shall expedite completion of the list required under
section 1206 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (132
Stat. 3806).
SEC. 1069. INLAND WATERWAY TRANSPORTATION.
Section 102 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2212) is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting the
following:
``(a) Construction.--
``(1) Definition of construction.--In this subsection, the
term `construction' includes--
``(A) planning, design, engineering, and surveying;
``(B) the acquisition of all land, easements, and
rights-of-way necessary for the project, including land
for disposal of dredged material; and
``(C) relocations necessary for the project.
``(2) Cost-share.--Except as provided in paragraph (3),
with respect to the cost of construction or major
rehabilitation of a project for navigation on an inland
waterway--
``(A) 65 percent shall be paid from amounts
appropriated from the general fund of the Treasury; and
``(B) 35 percent shall be paid from amounts
appropriated from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.
``(3) Certain projects.--
``(A) In general.--With respect to the cost of
construction or major rehabilitation of a project
described in subparagraph (B)--
``(i) 50 percent shall be paid from amounts
appropriated from the general fund of the
Treasury; and
``(ii) 50 percent shall be paid from
amounts appropriated from the Inland Waterways
Trust Fund.
``(B) Projects described.--A project referred to in
subparagraph (A) is--
``(i) a project authorized by title III;
``(ii) a project authorized by section
1103(j); and
``(iii) a project authorized by section
844, with respect to the construction costs
allocated to inland navigation.
``(4) Application.--
``(A) In general.--This subsection shall apply to
the construction or major rehabilitation of a project
for navigation on an inland waterway--
``(i) that was authorized on or after the
date of enactment of this Act; and
``(ii) for which the construction or major
rehabilitation has not been initiated or
completed by the date of enactment of the
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020.
``(B) Other projects.--Construction or major
rehabilitation of a project for navigation on the
inland waterways that was authorized before the date of
enactment of this Act, and for which construction was
completed prior to the date of enactment of the
America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, shall be
subject to this subsection as it was in effect on the
day before the date of enactment of the America's Water
Infrastructure Act of 2020.''.
SEC. 1070. FEDERAL INTEREST DETERMINATION.
Section 905 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2282) is amended by inserting after subsection (a) the
following:
``(b) Federal Interest Determination.--
``(1) In general.--Before initiating a study under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine the Federal
interest in carrying out the study and the projects that may be
proposed in the study.
``(2) Cost-share.--The costs of a determination under
paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall be at full Federal expense; and
``(B) shall not exceed $100,000.
``(3) Deadline.--
``(A) In general.--A determination under paragraph
(1) shall be completed by not later than 120 days after
the date on which funds are made available to the
Secretary for the determination.
``(B) Treatment.--
``(i) Timing.--The period during which the
determination is being completed under
paragraph (1) for a study shall not be included
for purposes of the deadline to complete a
final feasibility report under section
1001(a)(1) of the Water Resources Reform and
Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a)(1)).
``(ii) Cost.--The cost of a determination
under paragraph (1) shall not be included for
purposes of the maximum Federal cost under
section 1001(a)(2) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a)(2)).''.
SEC. 1071. REPORT ON SINGLE LEVEE STANDARD.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in coordination with the Administrator of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report on--
(1) the differences between the levee standards of the
Corps of Engineers and levee standards of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency; and
(2) whether those differences create uncertainty for levee
management purposes.
SEC. 1072. SOUTH ATLANTIC COASTAL STUDY.
Section 1204 of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (130 Stat. 1685) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (e);
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Annual Briefings.--The Secretary shall provide to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives an annual progress briefing on the status of the study
under subsection (a), on a State-by-State basis, including information
on the engagement of the Corps of Engineers with non-Federal interests,
including detailed lists of all meetings and decision outcomes
associated with those engagements.
``(d) Annual Reports.--Not less frequently than annually and not
later than 180 days after the annual briefing under subsection (c), the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report on the status of the study under
subsection (a), on a State-by-State basis, including information on the
engagement of the Corps of Engineers with non-Federal interests,
including detailed lists of all meetings and decision outcomes
associated with those engagements.''; and
(3) in subsection (e) (as so redesignated), in the heading,
by inserting ``Final'' before ``Report''.
SEC. 1073. COMPLETION OF REPORTS.
(a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary $50,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the
completion of any report--
(1) required under a provision described in subsection (b);
and
(2) for which appropriations were not or are not otherwise
provided.
(b) Provisions Described.--A provision referred to in subsection
(a)(1) is any of the following:
(1) The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014
(Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1193).
(2) The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation
Act (Public Law 114-322; 130 Stat. 1628).
(3) The America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (Public
Law 115-270; 132 Stat. 3765).
(4) This Act.
(5) Any amendments made by an Act described in paragraphs
(1) through (4).
SEC. 1074. DELEGATION OF WORK FOR COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION
PLAN PROJECTS.
Section 601(e) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2684) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(6) Delegation of work; transfer of funds.--
``(A) In general.--On a determination by the
Secretary that the non-Federal sponsor for a project
authorized by subsection (b), (c), or (d) is capable of
and willing to carry out the project, or a separable
element of the project, the Secretary is authorized to
enter into a project partnership agreement, or
amendment to an agreement, with the non-Federal sponsor
that provides for--
``(i) the non-Federal sponsor to construct,
or design and construct, the project or
separable element in accordance with the
construction plans and specifications approved
by the Division Commander; and
``(ii) the Secretary to transfer to the
non-Federal sponsor funds up to an amount equal
to the Federal share under paragraph (1) of the
cost of carrying out the project or separable
element.
``(B) Technical assistance.--The Secretary is
authorized--
``(i) to provide to the non-Federal sponsor
technical assistance, including any technical
assistance necessary for the project to achieve
compliance with statutory, regulatory, and
program requirements; and
``(ii) to fund the costs of providing the
technical assistance described in clause (i)
using amounts made available for the project or
separable element, subject to the condition
that the total amount authorized for transfer
to the non-Federal sponsor under subparagraph
(A)(ii) is reduced by such amount.
``(C) Requirement.--A non-Federal sponsor carrying
out work under a partnership agreement described in
subparagraph (A) shall comply with--
``(i) all Federal environmental laws and
regulations that would be applicable to the
project or separable element if carried out by
the Secretary;
``(ii) subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title
40, United States Code;
``(iii) chapter 37 of title 40, United
States Code; and
``(iv) any other terms and conditions that
the Division Commander determines to be
advisable, as determined in consultation with
the non-Federal sponsor and in accordance with
existing Federal regulations.''.
SEC. 1075. MATERIAL BREACHES OF CONTRACT.
In a case in which the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or
other court of competent jurisdiction has rendered a decision during
the period beginning on December 1, 2017, and ending on December 31,
2022, awarding damages to a contractor relating to the adjudication of
claims arising from the construction of general navigation features of
an authorized project, notwithstanding the terms of the Project
Partnership Agreement, the Secretary shall waive payment of the share
of the non-Federal interest of those damages, including attorney's
fees, if--
(1) the contracting officer was instructed by the Corps of
Engineers to modify the terms of the contract or terminate the
contract; and
(2) the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals or a court
of competent jurisdiction determined that the failure of the
contracting officer to timely take the action described in
paragraph (1) was a material breach of the contract that
resulted in damages to the contractor awarded by the Armed
Services Board of Contract Appeals or the court, as applicable.
SEC. 1076. REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF EMBANKMENTS.
The Secretary is authorized to repair and restore any portion of an
embankment that is adjacent to the shoreline of a reservoir project
operated by the Secretary for which damage to, or the failure of, the
embankment has adversely affected a roadway that the Secretary has
relocated for construction of the reservoir, notwithstanding--
(1) the cause of the damage to, or the failure of, the
embankment;
(2) ownership of the embankment; or
(3) any obligation of a non-Federal interest to operate and
maintain the roadway under a relocation agreement with the
Secretary.
SEC. 1077. NON-FEDERAL INTEREST REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS.
Section 103 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2213) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(o) Non-Federal Interest Repayment Obligations.--
``(1) Definition of covered project.--In this subsection,
the term `covered project' means any project of the Corps of
Engineers--
``(A) initiated on or after September 8, 2005; and
``(B) for which there is a delay of 5 or more years
beyond the completion date established in the project
partnership agreement for the project.
``(2) Interest during construction delays.--
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding the second
sentence of subsection (k), on request of the non-
Federal interest for a covered project, the Secretary
and the non-Federal interest may renegotiate the
repayment terms and conditions, including--
``(i) recalculation of the interest rate;
``(ii) forgiveness of construction interest
accrued during a project delay; and
``(iii) a credit against construction
interest for a non-Federal investment that
benefits the covered project.
``(B) Temporary freeze.--In the case of a non-
Federal interest that makes a request under
subparagraph (A) for a covered project, the Secretary
shall not impose any payment for the covered project
during the period--
``(i) beginning on the date on which the
non-Federal interest makes the request; and
``(ii) ending on the date on which the
terms and conditions for the repayment of
construction interest are finalized.
``(3) Credit for non-federal contribution.--The Secretary
is authorized to credit any costs incurred by the non-Federal
interest (including in-kind contributions) to remedy a design
or construction deficiency of a covered project toward the non-
Federal share of the cost of the covered project, if the
Secretary determines the remedy to be integral to the
completion of the covered project.''.
SEC. 1078. GREAT LAKES CONFINED DISPOSAL FACILITIES.
(a) Mitigation.--The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent
practicable, relocate access to a confined disposal facility owned or
operated by a non-Federal interest in the Great Lakes region in which
material dredged by the Corps of Engineers is placed, if the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration regulates access
to the confined disposal facility under title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations.
(b) Cost-share.--The cost to relocate access to a confined disposal
facility under subsection (a) shall be shared in accordance with the
cost-share applicable to operation and maintenance of the Federal
navigation project from which material placed in the confined disposal
facility is dredged.
(c) Termination.--The authority provided under this section shall
terminate on December 31, 2024.
SEC. 1079. COASTAL MAPPING.
Section 516 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2326b) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h);
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following:
``(g) Coastal Mapping.--The Secretary shall develop and carry out a
plan for the recurring mapping of coastlines that are experiencing
rapid change, including, at a minimum, such coastlines in--
``(1) Alaska;
``(2) Hawaii; and
``(3) any territory or possession of the United States.'';
and
(3) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated), by adding at
the end the following:
``(3) Coastal mapping.--In addition to amounts made
available under paragraph (1), there is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out subsection (g) with respect to
Alaska, Hawaii, and the territories and possessions of the
United States, $10,000,000, to remain available until
expended.''.
SEC. 1080. DISPOSAL OF DREDGED MATERIALS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall ensure that, when evaluating
the placement of dredged material, the Corps of Engineers shall
consider--
(1) the suitability of the material to be dredged for a
full range of beneficial uses; and
(2) the economic and environmental benefits and impacts,
and feasibility, of using the material for those beneficial
uses.
(b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects, preempts,
or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any
Federal environmental law, including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1081. UPPER MISSOURI RIVER BASIN MAINSTEM DAM FISH LOSS RESEARCH.
(a) In General.--As part of the program under section 22 of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16), the
Secretary shall conduct research on the management of fish losses
through the mainstem dams of the Missouri River Basin during periods of
high flow.
(b) Contents.--The research under subsection (a) shall include an
examination of--
(1) the effects of high flow rates through Upper Missouri
River Basin mainstem dam outlet works on fish passage;
(2) options used by other Corps of Engineers district
offices to mitigate fish losses through dams; and
(3) the feasibility of implementing fish loss mitigation
options in the Upper Missouri River Basin mainstem dams based
on similar ongoing studies.
(c) Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report
recommending a plan to address fish losses through mainstem dams in the
Upper Missouri River Basin.
SEC. 1082. BRIEFINGS ON DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION.
Section 1104(b) of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
(33 U.S.C. 2282d note; Public Law 115-270) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as
subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and indenting
appropriately;
(2) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) (as so
redesignated), by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Briefings.--Not less frequently than annually, the
Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing
on the progress of the implementation of paragraph (1),
including a description of each action the Secretary is taking
to implement that paragraph.
``(3) Guidance; compliance.--The Secretary shall--
``(A) issue guidance on the uniform implementation
of the process under section 7001 of the Water
Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282d) by each district of the Corps of Engineers; and
``(B) each year, ensure compliance with the
guidance under subparagraph (A).''.
SEC. 1083. CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES,
ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS, OR RURAL AREAS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Economically distressed area.--The term ``economically
distressed area'' means an area that has--
(A) a per capita income of 80 percent or less of
the national per capita income; or
(B) an unemployment rate that is, for the most
recent 24-month period for which data is available, at
least 1 percent greater than the national average
unemployment rate.
(2) Rural area.--The term ``rural area'' means an area not
included in an urbanized area or urban cluster, as determined
by the Director of the Census Bureau.
(3) Underserved community.--The term ``underserved
community'' means a city, town, or other incorporated or
unincorporated political subdivision of a State that provides
general local government for a population of less than 100,000.
(b) Recommendation of Projects.--The Secretary may recommend a
project without the need to demonstrate that the project is justified
by national economic development benefits if the Secretary determines
that--
(1) the community to be served by the project is an
underserved community, is in an economically distressed area,
or is in a rural area;
(2) the long-term life safety, economic viability, and
environmental sustainability of the community would be
threatened without the project; and
(3) in the case of a project in an underserved community,
the benefits of the project are typically more local or
regional in nature.
(c) Economic Consideration.--The economic evaluation of a project
under subsection (b) shall include--
(1) monetary benefits; and
(2) nonmonetary benefits.
(d) Prioritization.--A project recommended by the Secretary under
subsection (b) shall be given equivalent budget consideration and
priority as projects recommended by national economic development
benefits.
(e) Limitations.--Nothing in this section affects, preempts, or
interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any
Federal environmental law, including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1084. INTERIM RISK REDUCTION MEASURES.
(a) In General.--In the case of any interim risk reduction measure
for dam safety purposes that was evaluated in a final environmental
assessment completed during the period beginning on March 18, 2019, and
ending on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall carry
out a reevaluation of the measure in a timely manner if the final
environmental assessment did not consider in detail at least--
(1) 1 operational water control plan change alternative;
(2) 1 action alternative other than an operational water
control plan change; and
(3) the no action alternative.
(b) Coordination.--The alternatives described in subsection (a)
shall be developed in coordination with Federal agencies, States,
Indian tribes, units of local government, and other non-Federal
interests that have existing water obligations that would be directly
affected by implementation of an interim risk reduction measure
referred to in that subsection.
(c) Implementation Prior to Reevaluation.--Nothing in this section
prohibits the Secretary from implementing an interim risk reduction
measure evaluated in a final environmental assessment during the period
beginning on March 18, 2019, and ending on the date of enactment of
this Act prior to the completion of the reevaluation under subsection
(a).
SEC. 1085. MAINTENANCE DREDGING PERMITS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall prioritize the reissuance of
any regional general permit for maintenance dredging that expires prior
to May 1, 2021, and shall use best efforts to ensure the reissuance
prior to expiration of such a regional general permit for maintenance
dredging.
(b) Savings Provision.--Nothing in this section affects, preempts,
or interferes with any obligation to comply with the provisions of any
Federal or State environmental law, including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1086. TECHNICAL CORRECTION.
The project for navigation, Theodore Ship Channel, Mobile Harbor,
Alabama, authorized by section 112 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1976 (90 Stat. 2923) is revised to correct a technical error and
to designate the 40 foot deep, 300 foot wide, and 1,200 foot long
anchorage basin located adjacent to the main ship channel near the bay
shoreline as a 40 foot deep, 1,320 foot wide, and approximately 1,468.5
foot long access channel extending north from stations 257+25 and
273+25 from the Theodore Channel to serve the public terminal as
obligated under that Act.
SEC. 1087. ANNUAL DEBRIS REMOVAL.
(a) In General.--Not later than December 31 of each year, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives a report that identifies the activities
the Secretary plans to start, continue, or complete during the upcoming
year pursuant to authority provided to the Secretary under section 3 of
the Act of March 2, 1945 (59 Stat. 23, chapter 19; 33 U.S.C. 603a), or
another debris removal authority of the Secretary.
(b) Inclusions.--The report under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) a list of debris removal activities to be started,
continued, or completed during the upcoming fiscal year within
the boundaries of the North Atlantic Division of the Corps of
Engineers;
(2) the authority under which the debris removal activity
is to be carried out;
(3) estimated total costs and completion dates for each
activity; and
(4) the non-Federal partner for each activity.
SEC. 1088. ENHANCED DEVELOPMENT DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is directed to review the master
plan and shoreline management plan for any lake described in section
3134 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1142;
130 Stat. 1671) for the purpose of identifying areas suitable for
enhanced development if--
(1) the master plan and shoreline management plan of the
lake have been updated since January 1, 2013; and
(2) the district office of the Corps of Engineers has
received a written request for such a review.
(b) Definition of Enhanced Development.--In this section, the term
``enhanced development'' means structures or other improvements used
for non-water-dependent commercial or hospitality industry purposes or
for residential or recreational purposes.
(c) Lease Authority.--The Secretary is authorized to lease Federal
land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary pursuant to this section
for such terms as the Secretary determines to be advisable to permit
enhanced development in areas approved for such uses under subsection
(a).
(d) Use of Competitive Procedures.--The Secretary shall require use
of competitive procedures for leases authorized under subsection (c).
(e) Considerations.--For leases authorized under subsection (c),
the Secretary shall--
(1) require payment of at least fair market value, up to 50
percent of which amount may be provided in-kind at the
discretion of the Secretary;
(2) enter into a partnership agreement with a private
entity;
(3) consider lease durations of up to 100 years; and
(4) consider regional economic impacts.
(f) Types of In-kind Consideration.--The Secretary is authorized to
accept as in-kind consideration under subsection (e)(1)--
(1) the maintenance, protection, alteration, repair,
improvement, or restoration of public recreation facilities
under the control of the Secretary; and
(2) construction of new public recreation facilities.
(g) Disposition of Proceeds.--Notwithstanding section 7 of the Act
of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701c-3), all
proceeds received from issuance of leases authorized under subsection
(c) shall be deposited in a special account in the Treasury established
for the Secretary and shall be available for the following activities
at the lake specified in a lease entered into under this section:
(1) Natural resource and recreation management.
(2) The investigation, planning, construction, operation,
and maintenance of public recreation facilities.
(h) Payment of Administrative Expenses.--The Secretary shall
recover the administrative expenses associated with leases authorized
under subsection (c) in accordance with section 2695 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 1089. REPORT ON BENEFITS CALCULATION FOR FLOOD CONTROL STRUCTURES.
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public
Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the extent
to which flood insurance premium reductions that result from
implementation of a structural flood risk management project are
included in the calculation of the benefits of the project by the Corps
of Engineers.
SEC. 1090. HIGH WATER-LOW WATER PREPAREDNESS.
(a) Definition of Bypass.--In this section, the term ``bypass''
means an alternate water route adjacent to a lock and dam that can be
used for commercial navigation during high water conditions.
(b) Emergency Determination.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation with the
District Commanders responsible for maintaining any affected
waterway, the Inland Waterway Users Board, and the Coast Guard,
may make a determination that an emergency condition described
in paragraph (2) exists, or is anticipated to exist, on an
inland navigable waterway or a bypass.
(2) Emergency conditions.--An emergency condition includes
not less than 1 of the following:
(A) Unsafe conditions on an inland navigable
waterway or a bypass that prevents the operation of
commercial vessels as a result of a major change in
water level or flows.
(B) An obstruction in an inland navigable waterway
or a bypass, including silt, sediment, rock formation,
or a shallow channel.
(C) An impaired or inoperable Federal lock and dam.
(c) Emergency Mitigation Project.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2) and the
availability of appropriations and in accordance with all
applicable Federal requirements, the Secretary may carry out an
emergency mitigation project on an inland navigable waterway or
a bypass for which the Secretary has determined that an
emergency condition exists, or is anticipated to exist, under
subsection (b)(1) to remedy or prevent that emergency
condition.
(2) Deadline.--An emergency mitigation project under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) be initiated by not later than 60 days after
the date on which the Secretary makes a determination
under subsection (b)(1) with respect to the inland
navigable waterway or bypass on which the project will
be carried out; and
(B) be completed by not later than 1 year after the
date on which the Secretary makes a determination under
subsection (b)(1) with respect to the inland navigable
waterway or bypass on which the project will be carried
out.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $25,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, to remain available until
expended.
SEC. 1091. EAST ROCKAWAY INLET TO ROCKAWAY INLET AND JAMAICA BAY
REFORMULATION, NEW YORK.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out the
project for hurricane and storm damage reduction, East Rockaway Inlet
to Rockaway Inlet and Jamaica Bay Reformulation, Atlantic Coast of New
York, substantially in accordance with terms and conditions described
in the report of the Chief of Engineers, dated August 22, 2019, and
subsection (b).
(b) Treatment and Cost-share.--For the project described in
subsection (a)--
(1) the project shall be considered to be a continuation of
the interim response to the authorization under House Report
105-90 of the 105th Congress, and under the heading
``construction'' under the heading ``Corps of Engineers-civil''
under chapter 4 of title X of the Disaster Relief
Appropriations Act, 2013 (127 Stat. 24); and
(2) for renourishment and adaptive management activities
for the project, the total estimated periodic renourishment
cost shall be $379,526,000, to be shared 50 percent Federal and
50 percent non-Federal.
SEC. 1092. REPORT ON ANTECEDENT HYDROLOGIC CONDITIONS.
(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the use by the Corps of Engineers
since 2010 of data relating to antecedent hydrologic conditions
in the Missouri River Basin (including soil moisture
conditions, frost depths, snowpack, and streamflow conditions)
in--
(A) conducting Missouri River mainstem reservoir
operations under the Missouri River Master Manual;
(B) developing related annual operating plans; and
(C) performing seasonal, monthly, and daily
operations.
(2) Inclusions.--The report under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a review of--
(i) the approach of the Corps of Engineers
to forecasting basin runoff in developing
annual operating plans of the Corps of
Engineers;
(ii) the assessment of existing and
alternative algorithms that could improve
forecasting;
(iii) the approach of the Corps of
Engineers for reservoir releases in the winter,
spring, summer, and fall, based on runoff
forecasts;
(iv) the February 2017 technical report of
the Corps of Engineers on long-range
forecasting;
(v) the use by the Corps of Engineers of
data from Federal and State entities in runoff
forecasts; and
(vi) the use by the Corps of Engineers of
advanced data collection, including through the
use of unmanned aerial systems, forecasting,
and modeling; and
(B) findings and recommendations on how to best
incorporate antecedent basin conditions in annual
operating plans and Missouri River mainstem reservoir
operations.
(b) Peer Review.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into an
agreement with the National Academy of Sciences or a similar
independent scientific and technical advisory organization to
establish a panel of experts to conduct a peer review of the
report under subsection (a).
(2) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary receives the results of the peer review
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives the results of the peer review under paragraph
(1).
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Secretary--
(1) $5,000,000 for the report under subsection (a); and
(2) $5,000,000 for the peer review under subsection (b).
SEC. 1093. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to carry out a
demonstration program to determine the causes of, and how to
effectively treat and eliminate, harmful algal blooms within the Great
Lakes and Lake Okeechobee, Florida, and applicable tributaries.
(b) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--
(1) Consultation.--In carrying out the demonstration
program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with
appropriate Federal and State agencies.
(2) Use of data.--In carrying out the demonstration program
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make maximum use of
data in existence on the date of enactment of this Act and
ongoing programs and efforts of Federal agencies and States.
(c) Cost Sharing.--An activity carried out under the demonstration
program under subsection (a) shall be at full Federal expense.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1094. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO ANNUAL MAINTENANCE DREDGING.
It is the sense of Congress that the Corps of Engineers should
maintain the annual maintenance dredging for Wilmington Harbor,
Delaware.
SEC. 1095. SELECTION OF DREDGED MATERIAL DISPOSAL METHOD FOR CERTAIN
PURPOSES.
Section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33
U.S.C. 2326) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)(1) --
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``In developing'' and all that follows through
``the non-Federal interest,'' and inserting ``At the
request of the non-Federal interest for a project
involving the disposal of dredged material, the
Secretary, using funds appropriated for construction or
operation and maintenance of the project, may select'';
and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``flood and
storm damage and flood reduction benefits'' and
inserting ``hurricane and storm or flood risk reduction
benefits''; and
(2) in subsection (g) (as amended by section
1017(b)(5)(B))--
(A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``There are'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), there
are'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(4); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
``(3) Selection of dredged material disposal method for
certain purposes.--Activities carried out under subsection
(d)--
``(A) shall be carried out using amounts
appropriated for construction or operation and
maintenance of the project involving the disposal of
the dredged material; and
``(B) shall not carried out using amounts made
available under paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 1096. INCREASING ACCESS FOR RECREATION AT CORPS OF ENGINEERS
PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, in coordination with relevant non-
Federal sponsors and State, Tribal, and local recreation organizations,
shall develop recommendations to maximize public access and public use
of projects owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers.
(b) Inventory and Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and
make publicly available a report that includes--
(1) an inventory of projects owned or operated by the Corps
of Engineers that are publicly accessible; and
(2) recommendations to increase access for recreation as
described in subsection (a).
SEC. 1097. EXTINGUISHMENT OF FLOWAGE EASEMENTS, ROUGH RIVER LAKE,
KENTUCKY.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations and
on request of the landowner, the Secretary shall extinguish any flowage
easement or portion of a flowage easement held by the United States on
developed land of the landowner at Rough River Lake, Kentucky--
(1) that is above 534 feet mean sea level; and
(2) for which the Secretary determines the flowage easement
or portion of the flowage easement is not required to address
backwater effects.
(b) No Liability.--The United States shall not be liable for any
damages to property or injuries to persons from flooding that may be
attributable to the operation and maintenance of Rough River Dam,
Kentucky, on land that was encumbered by a flowage easement
extinguished under subsection (a).
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1098. SMALL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS.
Subsection (a)(1) of section 205 of the Flood Control Act of 1948
(33 U.S.C. 701s) (as amended by section 1017(b)(6)) is amended by
inserting ``and projects that use natural features or nature-based
features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a))''
after ``nonstructural projects''.
SEC. 1099. COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM FROM OLD
RIVER CONTROL STRUCTURE TO GULF OF MEXICO.
(a) Development.--The Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of
other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to Congress
a comprehensive study of the lower Mississippi River, and the
tributaries and distributaries of the Mississippi River, from the Old
River Control Structure near Point Breeze, Louisiana, to the Gulf of
Mexico, including an examination of--
(1) hurricane and storm damage reduction, flood risk
management, structural and nonstructural flood control, and
floodplain management strategies, including the consideration
of natural features or nature-based features (as those terms
are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (33 U.S.C. 2289a(a)));
(2) structural and operational modifications to completed
water resources development projects within the study area;
(3) fish and wildlife habitat resources, including in the
Mississippi Sound Estuary, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, the
Breton Sound, the Barataria Basin, the Terrebonne Basin, the
Atchafalaya Basin, the Vermilion-Teche Basin, and other outlets
of the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project;
(4) mitigation of adverse impacts from operations of flood
control structures to the Mississippi Sound Estuary, the Lake
Pontchartrain Basin, the Breton Sound, the Barataria Basin, the
Atchafalaya Basin, and other outlets of the Mississippi River
and Tributaries Project, including on water quality;
(5) recreation needs;
(6) navigation needs;
(7) ecosystem restoration needs;
(8) monitoring requirements, including as near-real time
monitoring as practicable, and adaptive management measures to
respond to changing conditions over time;
(9) the division of responsibilities of the Federal
Government and non-Federal interests with respect to flood risk
management and hurricane and storm damage reduction; and
(10) the roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies
with respect to flood risk management.
(b) Contents.--The study under subsection (a) shall--
(1) include recommendations on management plans and actions
to be carried out by responsible Federal agencies;
(2) address whether changes are necessary to the
Mississippi River and Tributaries Project authorized by the
first section of the Act of May 15, 1928 (commonly known as the
``Flood Control Act of 1928'') (45 Stat. 534, chapter 569; 33
U.S.C. 702a) within the study area;
(3) recognize the interest and rights of States in maximum
effective river resource use and control; and
(4) include recommendations for--
(A) Federal and non-Federal action, where
appropriate;
(B) construction of new water resource projects to
improve the maximum effective river resource use and
control within the study area; and
(C) follow-up studies and data collection and
monitoring to be carried out by the relevant Federal or
State agency.
(c) Further Analysis.--
(1) In general.--As part of the study under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall carry out activities that warrant
additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers, including
feasibility studies.
(2) Treatment.--A feasibility study carried out under
paragraph (1) shall be considered to be a continuation of the
study under subsection (a).
(d) Consultation; Use of Existing Data.--
(1) Consultation.--In conducting the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate Federal and
State agencies.
(2) Use of data.--In conducting the study under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence
on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing programs and
efforts of Federal agencies, States, universities, and
nonprofit entities, including multi-State monitoring programs.
(e) Cost Sharing.--The study conducted under subsection (a) shall
be at full Federal expense.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1100. MISSOURI RIVER.
(a) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act and biannually thereafter for a period of 10 years, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the changes to
impacts of interception-rearing complex (referred to in this section as
``IRC'') on--
(1) flood control, navigation, and other authorized
purposes set forth in the Missouri River Master Manual; and
(2) the population status of the pallid sturgeon, including
population trends.
(b) Future IRC Construction.--
(1) Comments.--The Secretary shall solicit comments from
the public, the Governor of each affected State, and each
affected Indian tribe on proposals to construct additional
IRCs.
(2) Research and development.--The Secretary shall conduct
further research on IRC design, including any impacts on
existing flows and all authorized purposes set forth in the
Missouri River Master Manual, to ensure that any construction
of IRCs incorporates the best available science.
(3) Period.--The public comment period under paragraph (1)
shall be not less than 90 days for each future IRC project.
(4) Repairs.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary shall use all existing
authorities--
(A) to repair dikes and revetments that are
impacting flood risk and bank erosion; and
(B) to repair or improve water control structures
at the headworks of constructed shallow water habitat
side channels.
(c) Authorized Purposes.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines that IRCs have
an adverse impact on an authorized purpose set forth in the
Missouri River Master Manual, the Secretary shall take
corrective action to address any such adverse impacts.
(2) No adverse impact on tonnage.--To the maximum extent
practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that IRCs do not have
an adverse impact on tonnage of materials transported on the
Missouri River.
SEC. 1101. FLEXIBILITY FOR PROJECTS.
(a) Goal.--For each feasibility study initiated by the Secretary on
or after the date of enactment of this Act under section 905(a) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282(a)), the
Secretary shall--
(1) establish a goal of completing the feasibility study by
not later than 2 years after the date of initiation; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, attempt to comply
with the goal under paragraph (1).
(b) Authority.--In carrying out a feasibility study described in
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) exercise all existing flexibilities under and
exceptions to any requirement administered by the Secretary, in
whole or in part; and
(2) otherwise provide additional flexibility or expedited
processing with respect to the requirements described in
paragraph (1) to meet the goal described in subsection (a)(1).
(c) Maintaining Protections.--Nothing in this section--
(1) supersedes, amends, or modifies--
(A) section 1001(a)(1) of the Water Resources
Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282c(a)(1)); or
(B) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) or any other Federal
environmental law; or
(2) affects the responsibility of any Federal officer to
comply with or enforce any law or requirement described in this
subsection.
SEC. 1102. DEVELOPMENT OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) in consultation with the agencies described in
subsection (b), identify the categorical exclusions described
in section 230.9 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or
successor regulations), that would accelerate delivery of a
project if those categorical exclusions were available to those
agencies;
(2) collect existing documentation and substantiating
information on the categorical exclusions identified under
paragraph (1); and
(3) provide to each agency described in subsection (b)--
(A) a list of the categorical exclusions identified
under paragraph (1); and
(B) the documentation and substantiating
information collected under paragraph (2).
(b) Agencies Described.--The agencies referred to in subsection (a)
are--
(1) the Department of the Interior;
(2) the Department of Transportation;
(3) the Department of Commerce;
(4) the Department of Agriculture;
(5) the Department of Energy;
(6) the Department of Defense; and
(7) any other Federal agency that has participated in an
environmental review process for a project, as determined by
the Secretary.
(c) Adoption of Categorical Exclusions.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date on
which the Secretary provides the list required under subsection
(a)(3)(A), an agency described in subsection (b) shall publish
a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose any categorical
exclusions from the list applicable to the agency, subject to
the condition that the categorical exclusion identified under
subsection (a)(1) meets the criteria for a categorical
exclusion under section 1508.4 of title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations (or successor regulations).
(2) Public comment.--In a notice of proposed rulemaking
under paragraph (1), the applicable agency may solicit comments
on whether any of the proposed new categorical exclusions meet
the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section 1508.4
of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
regulations).
SEC. 1103. PUBLICATION OF FEE SCHEDULES.
The Secretary shall make available, at the request of any person
and on each public-facing website of a district office of the Corps of
Engineers, a schedule of administrative fees charged by the Secretary
for covered transactions associated with water resources development
project land.
SEC. 1104. FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECTS.
Section 73(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (33
U.S.C. 701b-11(a)) is amended by striking ``including'' and all that
follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: ``,
with a view toward formulating the most economically, socially, and
environmentally acceptable means of reducing or preventing flood
damage, including--
``(1) floodproofing of structures, including elevation;
``(2) floodplain regulation;
``(3) acquisition of floodplain land for recreational, fish
and wildlife, and other public purposes;
``(4) relocation; and
``(5) the use of a feature described in section 1184(a) of
the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (33
U.S.C. 2289a(a)).''.
SEC. 1105. REHABILITATION OF HIGH HAZARD POTENTIAL DAMS.
(a) Definitions.--Section 2 of the National Dam Safety Program Act
(33 U.S.C. 467) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (10);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (16) as paragraphs
(10) and (17), respectively;
(3) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) in clause (iii)--
(I) by striking ``and'' at the end
and inserting ``or'';
(II) by striking the clause
designation and inserting ``(iii)(I)'';
and
(III) by adding at the end the
following:
``(II) if the dam is in a State that by law
requires an emergency action plan to comply
with FEMA guidelines and to be approved by an
authorized State agency, the dam--
``(aa) was identified as having an
emergency action plan in the inventory
of dams maintained under section 6
before the State required the emergency
action plan to comply with FEMA
guidelines and to be approved by an
authorized State agency; and
``(bb) as of the date on which, for
each fiscal year, funds for assistance
under section 8A are distributed under
subsection (g)(2) of that section, has
an updated emergency action plan that--
``(AA) is in conformance
with State law; and
``(BB) is pending approval
by the authorized State agency;
and''; and
(ii) in clause (iv)(II), by inserting
before the period at the end ``, as determined
by the Administrator, in consultation with the
Board''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``dam;''
and inserting ``dam under a hydropower project with an
authorized installed capacity of greater than 1.5
megawatts;'';
(4) by inserting after paragraph (10) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(11) Recipient.--The term `recipient' means the entity
applying for, receiving, and distributing to subrecipients the
assistance under section 8A.''; and
(5) by inserting after paragraph (15) the following:
``(16) Subrecipient.--The term `subrecipient', with respect
to a project at a dam for which the assistance under section 8A
is sought, means an entity that--
``(A) receives the assistance for the project from
a recipient; and
``(B)(i) if the owner of the dam is a governmental
organization or a nonprofit organization, is the owner;
or
``(ii) if the owner of the dam is not a
governmental organization or a nonprofit organization,
is a governmental organization or nonprofit
organization seeking the assistance on behalf of the
owner.''.
(b) Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams.--Section 8A of
the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467f-2) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``non-Federal sponsors''
and inserting ``recipients'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``non-Federal
sponsor'' and inserting ``recipient''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``non-
Federal sponsor'' and inserting ``recipient'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in the subparagraph heading, by
striking ``Project grant'' and
inserting ``Grant'';
(II) by striking ``a project grant
agreement with the non-Federal
sponsor'' and inserting ``a grant
agreement with the recipient''; and
(III) by inserting ``for which the
grant is provided'' after ``the
project'';
(iii) by striking subparagraph (C) and
inserting the following:
``(C) Grant assurance.--As part of a grant
agreement under subparagraph (B), the Administrator
shall require that each subrecipient for the applicable
project provides an assurance that the subrecipient
will carry out a plan for maintenance of the dam to be
rehabilitated under the grant agreement during the
expected life of the dam.''; and
(iv) in subparagraph (D), in the matter
preceding clause (i), by striking ``A grant
provided under this section shall not exceed
the lesser'' and inserting ``A subrecipient
that receives assistance from a grant provided
under this section shall not receive, for any 1
dam, assistance that exceeds the lesser'';
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Non-federal sponsor'' and inserting
``Subrecipient'';
(ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``To receive'' and all that
follows through ``shall'' and inserting ``To
receive assistance, a subrecipient shall'';
(iii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``participate in, and comply with,'' and
inserting ``demonstrate that the community in
which the dam is located participates in, and
complies with,'';
(iv) in subparagraph (B), in the matter
preceding clause (i), by striking ``have'' and
inserting ``not later than 2 years after the
development of criteria for such a plan by the
Administrator, in consultation with the Board,
under paragraph (3), demonstrate that the
applicable local or Tribal government has'';
and
(v) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``50-
year period'' and inserting ``expected life of
the dam''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Hazard mitigation plan criteria.--The Administrator
shall develop criteria for hazard mitigation plans under
paragraph (2)(B).
``(4) Recovery of funds.--In the event that a grant is
awarded under this section for which required activities may be
completed after the date on which the grant is awarded, the
Administrator may seek to recoup the amounts awarded under the
grant if those activities are not completed within the
applicable time period.'';
(4) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``non-Federal sponsor'' and
inserting ``subrecipient''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``1
year'' each place it appears and inserting ``2
years''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Technical'' and inserting ``Plan criteria and
technical''; and
(ii) by striking ``The Administrator may
provide'' and inserting ``The Administrator, in
consultation with the Board, shall provide
criteria and may provide''; and
(5) in subsection (i)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``non-Federal sponsor'' and
inserting ``subrecipient''.
SEC. 1106. BACKLOG PREVENTION.
(a) Project Deauthorization.--
(1) In general.--A water resources development project
authorized for construction by this Act shall not be authorized
after the last day of the 10-year period beginning on the date
of enactment of this Act unless--
(A) funds have been obligated for construction of,
or a post-authorization study for, the project or the
separable element during that period; or
(B) a subsequent Act of Congress modifies the
authorization contained in this Act.
(2) Identification of projects.--Not later than 60 days
after the expiration of the 10-year period described in
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that identifies the projects
deauthorized under paragraph (1).
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 60 days after the
expiration of the 12-year period beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and make available to
the public, a report that contains--
(1) a list of any water resources development projects
authorized by this Act for which construction has not been
completed;
(2) a description of the reasons each project was not
completed;
(3) a schedule for the completion of the projects based on
expected levels of appropriations;
(4) a 5-year and 10-year projection of construction
backlog; and
(5) any recommendations to Congress regarding how to
mitigate the backlog.
SEC. 1107. LEASE TERMS FOR COMMERCIAL CONCESSION LEASES.
Section 4 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (commonly known as the
``Flood Control Act of 1944'') (58 Stat. 889, chapter 665; 16 U.S.C.
460d), is amended in the second sentence by striking ``Provided,'' and
inserting the following: ``Provided, That a lease for commercial
concession purposes, under which the lessee has agreed to build
structures or facilities on, or to otherwise improve, the land that is
subject to the lease, shall be for a period of not more than 50 years
and, unless the Secretary of the Army and the lessee agree otherwise,
not less than 25 years: Provided further,''.
Subtitle B--Studies and Reports
SEC. 1201. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPOSED FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND
MODIFICATIONS.
The Secretary is authorized to conduct a feasibility study or
initiate project modifications for the following projects for water
resources development and conservation and other purposes, as
identified in the report entitled ``Report to Congress on Future Water
Resources Development'' submitted to Congress on or after June 3, 2019,
pursuant to section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development
Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or otherwise reviewed by Congress:
(1) The project for coastal storm risk management, Newbury
and Newburyport, Massachusetts.
(2) The project for flood protection, Jones County,
Mississippi.
(3) The project for ecosystem restoration, Lower Osage
River Basin, Missouri.
(4) The project modification for Clarence Cannon Dam and
Mark Twain Lake Project Salt River, Missouri.
(5) The project modification for Smithville Lake,
Plattsburg, Missouri.
(6) The project modification for Smithville Lake,
Smithville, Missouri.
(7) The project for navigation, Lower Missouri River,
Missouri.
(8) The project for flood risk management, Port Arthur,
Texas.
(9) The project for flood risk management, Chocolate Bayou,
Texas.
(10) The project for navigation, Houston-Galveston, Texas.
(11) Reauthorization of the project for navigation,
Christiansted Harbor, St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands.
(12) Modification of the project for water supply
desalination, South Perris, California.
(13) Reauthorization of the project for navigation,
Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas, United States Virgin
Islands.
(14) The project for flood protection, levee
rehabilitation, Greater Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
SEC. 1202. EXPEDITED COMPLETION.
The Secretary shall expedite the completion, review, or validation
of the applicable decision document for the following projects and
studies:
(1) Modification of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway for
improved access and navigation.
(2) The project for ecosystem restoration, Hudson-Raritan
Estuary, New York and New Jersey.
(3) The project for navigation, St. George Harbor, Alaska.
(4) The project for navigation, Kentucky Lock and Dam,
Tennessee River, Kentucky.
(5) The project for navigation, New Haven Harbor,
Connecticut.
(6) The project for flood risk management, Fairfield and
New Haven Counties, Connecticut.
(7) The project for navigation, Wilmington Harbor, North
Carolina.
(8) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
(9) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.
(10) The project for flood risk management, Raymondville
Drain Project, Lower Rio Grande Basin, Texas.
(11) The project for flood risk management, Westminster and
East Garden Grove, California.
(12) The project for flood risk management, Prado Basin,
California.
(13) The project for ecosystem restoration, Malibu Creek
watershed, California.
(14) The project for flood risk management, San
Francisquito Creek, California.
(15) The project for navigation, Georgetown Harbor, South
Carolina.
(16) The project for coastal storm risk management, Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina.
(17) The project for flood risk management, Dorchester
County, South Carolina.
(18) The project for navigation, Florence, Alabama.
(19) The project for navigation, North Landing Bridge,
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Virginia.
(20) The project for flood risk management, Upper
Barataria, Louisiana.
(21) The project for navigation, Port Fourchon, Belle Pass,
Louisiana.
(22) The project for ecosystem restoration, Lake
Okeechobee, Florida.
(23) The project for ecosystem restoration, Western
Everglades, Florida.
(24) The project for ecosystem restoration, Canal 111,
South Dade, Florida.
(25) The project for ecosystem restoration, Caloosahatchee
River C-43, West Basin Storage Reservoir, Florida.
(26) The project for flood risk management, Hanapepe River,
Kaua'i, Hawaii.
(27) The project for flood risk management, Wailupe Stream,
Oahu, Hawaii.
(28) The project for flood risk management, Lower Santa
Cruz watershed, Arizona.
(29) The project for navigation, Upper St. Anthony Falls
Lock and Dam, Minnesota.
(30) The project for flood risk management, Westchester
County streams, New York.
(31) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Fire Island to Montauk Point Reformulation, New
York.
(32) The project for flood risk management, Savan Gut Phase
II, St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
(33) The project for flood risk management, Rio Culebrinas,
Puerto Rico.
(34) The project for flood risk management, Turpentine Run,
St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands.
(35) The project for flood risk management, Rio Guayanilla,
Puerto Rico.
(36) The project for hurricane and storm damage risk
reduction, Highlands, New Jersey.
(37) The project for navigation, Seattle Harbor,
Washington.
(38) The project for flood risk management, metropolitan
Louisville, Kentucky.
(39) The feasibility study for the project for
rehabilitation of Lock E -32, Erie Canal, Pittsford, New York.
(40) The project for ecosystem restoration, Hudson River
Habitat Restoration, New York.
(41) The project for navigation, Lake Montauk Harbor, New
York.
(42) Modifications to the project for navigation, Milwaukee
Harbor, Wisconsin, pursuant to section 14 of the Act of March
3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and Harbors Act of
1899'') (30 Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 408).
(43) An economic reevaluation report for the navigation and
sustainability program under title VIII of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 652 note; Public Law 110-
114).
(44) The project for water supply, Willamette River Basin
Review Reallocation, Oregon.
(45) The project for ecosystem restoration, South Fork of
the South Branch of the Chicago River (Bubbly Creek), Illinois.
(46) The study for the restoration of the Chicago River,
Illinois, pursuant to the resolution of the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate (108th Congress, 2d
Session) relating to the Chicago River System Restoration
Management Plan, Illinois, and dated June 23, 2004.
SEC. 1203. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS IN ANNUAL REPORT TO CONGRESS.
The Secretary shall complete the review of each of the following
submissions for consideration for inclusion in the report submitted
under section 7001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of
2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d):
(1) Modification of the authorization for the environmental
infrastructure project, DeSoto County, Mississippi, under
section 219(f)(30) of the Water Resources Development Act of
1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 122 Stat. 1623).
(2) Modification of the types of activities authorized
under the environmental infrastructure project, Jackson County,
Mississippi, under section 331 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 305; 121 Stat. 1134).
(3) Modification of the environmental restoration
infrastructure and resource protection development program,
southern West Virginia, under section 340 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4856; 113 Stat.
320; 114 Stat. 2678; 121 Stat. 1257).
(4) Modification of the environmental assistance program,
central West Virginia, under section 571 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 371; 121 Stat. 1257).
(5) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
project for water and wastewater assistance, Madison and St.
Claire Counties, Illinois, authorized by section 219(f)(55) of
the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835;
113 Stat. 335; 114 Stat. 2763A-221).
(6) A study on the reallocation of water storage at Lake
Whitney, Texas, in accordance with section 301 of the Water
Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b).
(7) Reallocation of water storage at Aquilla Lake, Texas,
in accordance with the Aquilla Lake Reallocation Study of the
Corps of Engineers, dated February 2018, and section 301 of the
Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b).
(8) Expansion of the Abiquiu Reservoir, New Mexico, to
allow more flexibility for concurrent storage of San Juan-Chama
and Rio Grande system water, while changing the authorized
water supply storage limit within the flood control space from
a volume of 200,000 acre-feet to an elevation of 6,230 feet
National Geodetic Vertical Datum, in order to increase the
currently available space by approximately 30,000 acre-feet
until the space diminishes over time due to sediment inflow.
(9) A watershed assessment to determine problems, needs,
and opportunities within the Lower Rio Grande Valley watershed,
Texas.
SEC. 1204. ASSISTANCE TO NON-FEDERAL SPONSORS.
(a) In General.--The Corps of Engineers shall provide assistance to
the non-Federal interest of a project proposal described in subsection
(b) during the Corps of Engineers outreach required under section
7001(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33
U.S.C. 2282d(b)).
(b) Project Proposals Described.--A project proposal referred to in
subsection (a) is any of the following:
(1) Development of a management plan for restoration of the
Chicago River, Illinois, pursuant to the resolution of the
Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate (108th
Congress, 2d Session) relating to the Chicago River System
Restoration Management Plan, Illinois, and dated June 23, 2004.
(2) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
project for flood damage reduction, Des Moines and Raccoon
Rivers, Des Moines, Iowa, authorized by section 1001(21) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1053).
(3) Modification of the project for navigation, Ouachita-
Black Rivers, Arkansas and Louisiana, authorized by section 101
of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (74 Stat. 481) to include
water supply as an authorized purpose.
(4) Modification of the project for navigation, McClellan-
Kerr Arkansas River, to deepen the navigation channel to a
minimum depth of 12 feet, as authorized under section 136 of
the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2004 (117
Stat. 1842).
(5) Modification of the project for flood risk management
and water supply, Tenkiller Ferry Lake, Arkansas River Basin,
Oklahoma, authorized by section 4 of the Act of June 28, 1938
(52 Stat 1218, chapter 795) to modify water storage and provide
for a sufficient quantity of water supply storage space in the
inactive pool storage to support the fishery downstream from
Tenkiller Reservoir.
(6) Reauthorization of the project for environmental
restoration, Muddy River, Brookline and Boston, Massachusetts,
authorized by section 522 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2656), and deauthorized pursuant to
section 6001 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 579b) (as in effect on the day before the
date of enactment of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for
the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1690)).
(7) Modification of the project for flood damage reduction,
Muddy River, Brookline and Boston, Massachusetts, authorized by
section 522 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (114
Stat. 2656), to provide that in the case of phase II of the
project, the non-Federal interest is not required to pay any
cost of the project above the initial estimate.
(8) A feasibility study for a project for flood risk
management, Hoosic River, Massachusetts.
(9) A feasibility study for a project for aquatic ecosystem
restoration at the mouth of the Hood River, Oregon, at the
confluence of that river with the Columbia River, Oregon.
(10) A feasibility study on resolving increased silting and
shoaling adjacent to, but outside of, the Federal channel,
experienced at the Port of Bandon, Coquille River, Oregon.
(11) A feasibility study on increasing the frequency and
depth of dredging assistance from the Corps of Engineers at the
Port of Astoria, located at the mouth of the Columbia River,
Oregon.
(12) A feasibility study on modifying the project for
navigation, Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, authorized by
section 202(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
(100 Stat. 4094), to deepen the navigation channel to 46 feet.
(13) A feasibility study to identify and evaluate
opportunities to reduce the risk of flooding and restore lost
habitat within the Escatawpa River Basin, Mississippi and
Alabama.
(14) The project described in section 219(f)(231) of the
Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113
Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1266).
(15) A feasibility study for a project to design and
construct the Naugatuck River Greenway Trail, a multiuse trail
on Federal land between Torrington and Derby, Connecticut.
(16) A feasibility study for a project for coastal and
flood risk management, Stratford, Connecticut.
(17) A feasibility study for projects for flood risk
management, Woodbridge, Connecticut.
(18) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
project to eliminate or control combined sewer overflows, St.
Louis, Missouri, authorized by section 219(f)(32) of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat.
337; 121 Stat. 1233).
(19) A feasibility study for projects for ecosystem
restoration, Bangert Island, St. Charles, Missouri, related to
channels and aquatic habitats.
(20) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
project to carry out water related infrastructure, El Paso,
Texas, authorized by section 219(f)(269) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1268).
(21) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
South Central Pennsylvania environmental restoration
infrastructure and resource protection development pilot
program under section 313 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4845; 121 Stat. 1146).
(22) A feasibility study for dam safety improvements,
Oroville Dam, California.
(23) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
project for water supply, Lakes Marion and Moultrie, South
Carolina.
(24) An environmental infrastructure project to increase
hydrologic variability, Sacramento Regional Water Bank,
California.
(25) A study for a project for aquatic ecosystem
restoration and allied purposes, Blue River Watershed, Missouri
and Kansas.
(26) A project for aquatic and riparian restoration, Line
Creek, Riverside, Kansas.
(27) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
environmental infrastructure program, Central New Mexico, under
section 593 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 381; 119 Stat. 2255).
(28) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
environmental assistance program, Ohio and North Dakota, under
section 594 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113
Stat. 383; 121 Stat. 1140; 121 Stat. 1944).
(29) A study for a fish passage for ecological restoration,
Lower Alabama River, Alabama.
(30) Modification of the project for Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway Deep Creek bridge replacement, Virginia.
(31) Modification of projects for water supply, wastewater
infrastructure, and environmental restoration, Virginia,
authorized by section 219(f)(10) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1255).
(32) Modification of the project for flood risk management,
Red River below Denison Dam, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas,
for Caddo Levee District, Louisiana, to incorporate the
Cherokee Park Levee into the project.
(33) Modification of the Mississippi River and Tributaries
Project authorized by the first section of the Act of May 15,
1928 (45 Stat. 534, chapter 569) to include the portion of the
Ouachita River Levee System at and below Monroe, Louisiana, to
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
(34) Modification of the project for navigation, Port of
Iberia, Louisiana.
(35) A feasibility study for flood risk management and
storm damage reduction in the Hoey's Basin area of the eastbank
of Jefferson Parish, including a study of the ``pump to the
river'' concept.
(36) A feasibility study for a project for flood risk
management, Cataouatche Subbasin, which encompasses part of the
westbank of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
(37) Modification of the project for beach erosion and
hurricane protection, Grand Isle, Louisiana, to include
periodic beach nourishment.
(38) A feasibility study, Arkansas River Basin, Oklahoma,
to determine whether the purchase of additional flood
easements, changes in lake level management, additional levee
infrastructure, or implementation of other flood risk
management or containment mechanisms along the Arkansas River
Basin would benefit local communities by reducing flood risks
around projects of the Secretary in a range of different flood
scenarios.
(39) Modification of the authorized funding level for
critical restoration projects, Lake Champlain watershed,
Vermont and New York, authorized by section 542 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat.
1150).
(40) Modification of the authorized funding level for
wastewater infrastructure, Charlotte County, Florida,
authorized by section 219(f)(121) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 334; 121
Stat. 1261).
(41) A project to extend dredging of the South Haven
Harbor, Michigan, to include the former Turning Basin.
(42) Modification of the project for flood risk management,
Upper Rouge River, Wayne County, Michigan.
(43) A feasibility study for the project for flood risk
management, Tonto Creek, Arizona.
(44) A feasibility study for the project for flood risk
management, Sikorsky Airport, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
(45) Modification of the authorized funding level for the
environmental infrastructure project, Calaveras County,
California, under section 219(f)(86) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1259).
(46) Modification of the project for navigation, River
Rouge, Michigan.
(47) A feasibility study for dredge disposal management
activities, Port of Florence, Alabama.
(48) A feasibility study for the project for navigation,
Port of Oswego, New York.
(49) A project for repairs to the West Pier and West
Barrier Bar, Little Sodus Bay Harbor, Cayuga County, New York.
(50) A project for repair of sheet pile wall and east
breakwater, Great Sodus Bay, New York.
(51) A study of the resiliency of the Allegheny Reservoir,
in consultation with the Seneca Nation.
(52) A feasibility study for potential projects for the
rehabilitation of the Glens Falls Feeder Canal, which begins at
the Feeder Dam intersection with the Hudson River in
Queensbury, New York, and runs to the confluence of the Old
Champlain Canal in Kingsbury, New York.
(53) A feasibility study for the rehabilitation of the
tainter gates and guard gate, Caughdenoy Dam, New York,
including an evaluation of the rehabilitation work necessary to
extend the service life of those structures, such as--
(A) improvements to the hydraulic efficiency of the
gate systems;
(B) improvements to the concrete foundation and
gate support structures; and
(C) any other improvements the Secretary determines
to be necessary.
(54) Modification of the Upper Mississippi River
Restoration program authorized by section 1103 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 652).
(55) The project for flood protection, Bloomington,
Indiana.
(56) The project for flood protection, Gary, Indiana.
(57) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Athens, Tennessee, authorized by section 219(f)(254)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835;
113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(58) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Blaine, Tennessee, authorized by section 219(f)(255)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835;
113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(59) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Claiborne County, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(256) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(60) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Giles County, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(257) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(61) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Grainger County, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(258) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(62) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Hamilton County, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(259) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(63) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Harrogate, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(260) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(64) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Johnson County, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(261) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(65) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Knoxville, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(262) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(66) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Nashville, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(263) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(67) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Lewis, Lawrence, and Wayne Counties, Tennessee,
authorized by section 219(f)(264) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1268).
(68) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, authorized by section
219(f)(265) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1268).
(69) Modification of the environmental infrastructure
project, Plateau Utility District, Morgan County, Tennessee,
authorized by section 219(f)(266) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121
Stat. 1268).
(70) Extension of existing authority to the City of
Sheffield, Alabama, for the Nashville District of the Corps of
Engineers to replace a sewer pipe that floods when the Corps of
Engineers mitigates flooding upstream as authorized by section
219(f)(263) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106
Stat. 4835; 113 Stat. 335; 121 Stat. 1267).
(71) A research study to examine the causes of harmful
algal blooms, such as agricultural runoff, sewer discharge, and
commercial or industrial flows, and possible mitigation
strategies for algal blooms in the Allegheny Reservoir
Watershed, New York.
(72) Modification of the environmental assistance project
authorized by section 542 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 2000 (114 Stat. 2671; 121 Stat. 1150), for sanitary
sewer system upgrades in the Village of Whitehall, New York.
SEC. 1205. RAHWAY FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY, NEW JERSEY.
The Secretary shall--
(1) nullify the determination of the North Atlantic
Division of the Corps of Engineers that further study of the
feasibility study for flood risk management, Rahway, New
Jersey, is not warranted;
(2) identify an acceptable alternative to the project
described in paragraph (1) that could receive Federal support;
and
(3) expedite the completion of a feasibility study for the
acceptable alternative identified under paragraph (2).
SEC. 1206. ARCTIC DEEP DRAFT PORT.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) The strategic importance of the Arctic continues to
increase as the United States and other countries recognize the
economic and military significance of the sea lanes and choke
points within the region and understand the potential for power
projection from the Arctic into multiple regions.
(2) On January 19, 2018, Secretary of Defense James Mattis
released the ``2018 National Defense Strategy of the United
States of America'' in which the Secretary outlined the
reemergence of long-term, strategic competition by countries
such as China and Russia.
(3) Russia and China have conducted military exercises
together in the Arctic, have agreed to connect the Northern Sea
Route, claimed by Russia, with the Maritime Silk Road of China,
and are working together in developing natural gas resources in
the Arctic.
(4) The Government of the Russian Federation has
prioritized the development of Arctic capabilities and has made
significant investments in military infrastructure in the
Arctic, including the creation of a new Arctic Command and the
construction or refurbishment of 16 deepwater ports and 14
airfields in the region.
(5) The Government of the People's Republic of China--
(A) released, in January 2018, its new Arctic
Strategy, the Polar Silk Road, in which it declares
itself as a ``near-Arctic state''; and
(B) has publicly stated that it seeks to expand its
``Belt and Road Initiative'' to the Arctic region,
including current investment in the natural gas fields
in the Yamal Peninsula in Russia, rare-earth element
mines in Greenland, and the real estate, alternative
energy, and fisheries in Iceland.
(6) The significance of the Arctic continues to grow as
countries around the globe begin to understand the magnitude of
the natural resources in the Arctic, including, at a minimum,
oil, natural gas, rare earth minerals, gold, diamonds, and
abundant fisheries.
(7) The Bering Strait is experiencing significant increases
in international traffic from vessels transiting the Northern
Sea Route, increases that are projected to continue if
decreases in sea ice coverage continue.
(8) Increases in human, maritime, and resource development
activity in the Arctic region create additional mission
requirements for Federal agencies, given--
(A) the strategic focus of the Government of the
Russian Federation and the Government of the People's
Republic of China on the Arctic;
(B) overlapping territorial claims; and
(C) the potential for maritime accidents, oil
spills, and illegal fishing near the exclusive economic
zone of the United States.
(9) The increasing role of the United States in the Arctic
has been highlighted in each of the last 4 National Defense
Authorization Acts.
(10) The United States Coast Guard Arctic Strategic Outlook
released in April 2019 states that ``[d]emonstrating commitment
to operational presence, Canada, Denmark, and Norway have made
strategic investments in ice-capable patrol ships charged with
national or homeland security missions. [The United States] is
the only country with an Arctic presence that has not made
similar investments in ice-capable surface maritime security
assets. This limits the ability of the Coast Guard, and the
Nation, to credibly uphold sovereignty or respond to
contingencies in the Arctic''.
(11) On December 6, 2018, Secretary of the Navy Richard
Spencer stated that ``[w]e need to have a strategic Arctic port
up in Alaska''.
(12) Meanwhile, the 2 closest strategic seaports, as
designated by the Department of Defense, to the Arctic Circle
are the Port of Anchorage and the Port of Tacoma, located
approximately 1,500 nautical miles and 2,400 nautical miles
away, respectively, and approximately 1,900 nautical miles and
2,800 nautical miles, respectively, from Barrow, Alaska.
(b) Definition of Arctic.--In this section, the term ``Arctic'' has
the meaning given the term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and
Policy Act of 1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(c) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the Arctic is a region of strategic importance to the
national security interests of the United States;
(2) there is a compelling national, regional, Alaska
Native, and private sector need for permanent maritime and
other infrastructure development and for a presence in the
Arctic region by the United States to support and facilitate
search and rescue, shipping safety, economic development, oil
spill prevention and response, protection of subsistence and
commercial fishing, port of refuge, Arctic research, and
maritime law enforcement on the Bering Sea, the Chukchi Sea,
and the Arctic Ocean; and
(3) it is in the national interest to enhance existing and
develop maritime and other infrastructure in the Arctic that
would allow the Coast Guard and the Navy each to perform their
respective statutory duties and functions on a more permanent
basis with minimal mission interruption.
(d) United States Arctic Deep Draft Port.--The Secretary shall
expedite the completion of the applicable decision document for the
project for navigation, Arctic Deep Draft Port, Nome, Alaska.
SEC. 1207. NASSAU COUNTY BACK BAYS COASTAL STORM RISK MANAGEMENT.
Section 1001(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282c(a)) shall not apply to the Nassau County Back
Bays Costal Storm Risk Management feasibility study, authorized by the
first section of the Act of June 15, 1955 (69 Stat. 132, chapter 140).
Subtitle C--Deauthorizations, Modifications, and Related Provisions
SEC. 1301. DEAUTHORIZATION OF WATCH HILL COVE, RHODE ISLAND AND
CONNECTICUT.
The portion of the project for navigation, Pawcatuck River, Rhode
Island and Connecticut, authorized by section 2 of the Act of March 2,
1945 (commonly known as the ``River and Harbor Act of 1945'') (59 Stat.
13), consisting of a 10-foot deep, 16-acre anchorage area in Watch Hill
Cove is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this
Act.
SEC. 1302. RUSH RIVER AND LOWER RUSH RIVER, NORTH DAKOTA.
(a) In General.--The portion of the comprehensive plan for flood
control and other purposes in the Red River of the North drainage
basin, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota, authorized by section
203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1177) and modified by
section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1950 (64 Stat. 176), consisting
of clearing and rectification of the channel from mile 28.3 near Amenia
to the mouth of the Rush River, known as Cass County Drain No. 12, is
no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Lower Branch Rush River.--The project for flood control, Lower
Branch Rush River, North Dakota, carried out under section 205 of the
Flood Control Act of 1948 (33 U.S.C. 701s), known as Cass County Drain
No. 2, is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 1303. WILLAMETTE FALLS LOCKS, WILLAMETTE RIVER, OREGON.
(a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to dispose of the
project for navigation, Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River,
Oregon, authorized by the Act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 664, chapter
382) (referred to in this section as the ``Willamette Falls Locks
project''), subject to the conditions described in this section and in
accordance with the report of the Director of Civil Works entitled
``Willamette Falls Locks, Willamette River, Oregon, Section 216
Disposition Study with Integrated Environmental Assessment (Study)''
and dated July 11, 2019.
(b) Repairs.--Before the disposal under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall carry out repairs to address primary seismic and safety
risks in accordance with the recommendations approved in the report
referred to in that subsection
(c) Deauthorization.--On the completion of the repairs under
subsection (b) and the requirements under subsection (d)(5), Willamette
Falls Locks project shall no longer be authorized as a Federal project.
(d) Conveyance.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the requirements of this
subsection, the Secretary is authorized to convey to an entity
to be named by the Willamette Falls Locks Commission or the
State of Oregon, all right, title, and interest of the United
States in and to any land in which the Federal Government has a
property interest for the Willamette Falls Locks project,
together with any improvements on the land.
(2) Quitclaim deed.--The Secretary shall convey the
property and improvements described in paragraph (1) by
quitclaim deed to the transferee identified under that
paragraph under such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the
United States, in accordance with applicable Federal and State
law.
(3) Applicability of real property screening
requirements.--Section 2696 of title 10, United States Code,
shall not apply to the conveyance under paragraph (1).
(4) Subject to existing easements and other interests.--The
conveyance of property and improvements under paragraph (1)
shall be subject to all existing deed reservations, easements,
rights-of-way, and leases that are in effect as of the date of
the conveyance.
(5) Requirements before conveyance.--
(A) Perpetual road easement.--Before a conveyance
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall acquire a
perpetual road easement from the adjacent property
owner for use of the access road.
(B) Environmental compliance.--Before a conveyance
under paragraph (1)--
(i) in accordance with the real estate
report in Appendix A of the report referred to
in subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete
a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.); and
(ii) the Secretary shall satisfy all
conditions set forth in the Phase 1 Site
Assessment for the Willamette Falls Locks
project, including a Phase 2 Site Assessment,
and any needed property restoration.
(C) Historic preservation.--Before a conveyance
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall comply with
obligations of the Secretary under the Memorandum of
Agreement with the Oregon State Historic Preservation
Office and the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation and dated September 2016.
(e) Savings Clause.--If the transferee under subsection (d)(1) does
not accept the conveyance under that subsection, the Secretary may
dispose of the land and improvements in which the Federal Government
has a property interest for the Willamette Falls Locks project under
subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 1304. CAMDEN HARBOR, MAINE.
(a) In General.--The portions of the project for navigation, Camden
Harbor, Maine, described in subsection (b) are no longer authorized
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Portions Described.--The portions referred to in subsection (a)
are the following:
(1) The portion of the 10-foot deep inner harbor area,
authorized by the first section of the Act of March 3, 1873 (17
Stat. 565, chapter 233), and the first section of the Act of
August 11, 1888 (25 Stat. 400, chapter 860), approximately
50,621.75 square feet in area--
(A) starting at a point with coordinates
N197,640.07, E837,851.71;
(B) thence running S8443' 23.94"W about 381.51
feet to a point with coordinates N197,604.98,
E837,471.82;
(C) thence running N4347'51.43"W about 270.26 feet
to a point with coordinates N197,800.05, E837,284.77;
(D) thence running S5902' 26.62"E about 219.18
feet to a point with coordinates N197,687.30,
E837,472.72;
(E) thence running S8150' 09.76"E about 144.70
feet to a point with coordinates N197,666.75,
E837,615.96;
(F) thence running N5727' 07.42"E about 317.32
feet to a point with coordinates N197,866.52,
E837,928.96; and
(G) thence running S1850' 04.48"W about 239.27
feet to the point described in subparagraph (A).
(2) The portion of the 14-foot deep outer harbor area,
authorized by the first section of the Act of August 11, 1888
(25 Stat. 400, chapter 860), and the first section of the Act
of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat. 331, chapter 1079), approximately
222,015.94 square feet in area--
(A) starting at a point with coordinates
N197,640.07, E837,851.71;
(B) thence running N1850'04.48"E about 239.27 feet
to a point with coordinates N197,866.53, E837,928.96;
(C) thence running N5828' 51.05"E about 308.48
feet to a point with coordinates N198,027.79,
E838,191.93;
(D) thence running N8420' 01.88"E about 370.06
feet to a point with coordinates N198,064.33,
E838,560.18;
(E) thence running S0532' 03.42"E about 357.31
feet to a point with coordinates N197,708.68,
E838,594.64; and
(F) thence running S8443' 23.94"W about 746.08
feet to the point described in subparagraph (A).
SEC. 1305. DEAUTHORIZATION OF FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT FOR TAYLOR CREEK
RESERVOIR AND LEVEE L-73, UPPER ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN,
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN FLORIDA.
The portions of the project for flood control and other purposes,
Central and Southern Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood
Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), consisting of the Taylor Creek
Reservoir and Levee L-73 within the Upper St. Johns River Basin,
Florida, are no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 1306. NEW LONDON HARBOR WATERFRONT CHANNEL, CONNECTICUT.
(a) In General.--The portion of the project for navigation, New
London Harbor, Connecticut, 23-foot Waterfront Channel, authorized by
the first section of the Act of June 13, 1902 (32 Stat. 333, chapter
1079), described in subsection (b) is no longer authorized beginning on
the date of enactment of this Act.
(b) Area Described.--The area referred to in subsection (a) is
generally the portion between and around the 2 piers at State Pier New
London, specifically the area--
(1) beginning at a point N691263.78, E1181259.26;
(2) running N 3501'50.75" W about 955.59 feet to a point
N692046.26, E1180710.74;
(3) running N 5458'06.78" E about 100.00 feet to a point
N692103.66, E1180792.62;
(4) running S 3501'50.75" E about 989.8 feet to a point
N691293.17, E1181360.78; and
(5) running S 7351'15.45" W about 105.69 feet to the point
described in paragraph (1).
SEC. 1307. NO DEAUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, during the period
ending on September 30, 2024, an environmental infrastructure
assistance project or program of the Corps of Engineers shall not be
deauthorized.
SEC. 1308. COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a project or separable
element of a project under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration
Plan authorized by section 601 of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2000 (114 Stat. 2680) shall not be deauthorized prior to December
31, 2030.
SEC. 1309. CAPE PORPOISE HARBOR, MAINE, ANCHORAGE AREA DESIGNATION.
(a) In General.--The project for navigation, Cape Porpoise Harbor,
Kennebunkport, Maine, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor
Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1172, chapter 771), is modified to designate the
portion of the project described in subsection (b) as a 6-foot deep
anchorage.
(b) Portion Described.--The portion of the project referred to in
subsection (a) is the approximately 192,235.63 square foot area
consisting of the 100-foot wide and 6-foot deep channel located within
the inner harbor--
(1) starting at a point with coordinates N 194,175.13, E
2,882,011.74;
(2) thence running N 3346'08.14"W about 914.57 feet to a
point with coordinates N 194,935.40, E 2,881,503.38;
(3) thence running N 1241 '09. 78"W about 1,026.40 feet to
a point with coordinates N 195,936.74, E 2,881,277.97;
(4) thence running N 7718'50.22"E<brit-pound> about 100.00
feet to a point with coordinates N 195,958.70, E 2,881,375.53;
(5) thence running S 1241 '09. 78" E about 1,007.79 feet
to a point with coordinates N 194,975.52, E 2,881,596.85;
(6) thence running S 3346'08.14" E about 895.96 feet to a
point with coordinates N 194,230.72, E 2,882,094.86;
(7) thence running S 5613'51.86" W about 100.00 feet to
the point described in paragraph (1).
SEC. 1310. SACRAMENTO RIVER, GLENN-COLUSA, CALIFORNIA.
The portion of the project for flood control, Sacramento River,
California, authorized by section 2 of the Act of March 1, 1917 (39
Stat. 949, chapter 144), and modified by section 102 of the Energy and
Water Development Appropriations Act, 1990 (103 Stat. 649), section
301(b)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (110 Stat.
3709), title I of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act,
1999 (112 Stat. 1841), and section 305 of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 299), consisting of a riverbed
gradient restoration facility at the Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District
Intake, is no longer authorized beginning on the date of enactment of
this Act.
Subtitle D--Water Resources Infrastructure
SEC. 1401. PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes, as identified in the report entitled
``Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development'' submitted
to Congress on or after June 3, 2019, pursuant to section 7001 of the
Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d) or
otherwise reviewed by Congress, are authorized to be carried out by the
Secretary substantially in accordance with the plans, and subject to
the conditions, described in the respective reports or decision
documents designated in this section:
(1) Ecosystem restoration.--
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Report of
Chief of
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Director of
Civil Works
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1. MD Anacostia River, December 19, Federal: $23,171,000
Prince George's 2018 Non-Federal: $12,476,000
County Total: $35,647,000
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2. IL Great Lakes and May 23, 2019 Federal: $647,478,000
Mississippi River Non-Federal: $215,826,000
Interbasin Study- Total: $863,304,000
Brandon Road,
Will County
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3. CO South Platte River July 29, 2019 Federal: $334,412,000
and Tributaries, Non-Federal: $200,406,000
Adams and Denver Total: $534,818,000
Counties
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4. MO St. Louis November 1, Federal: $60,124,000
Riverfront--Meram 2019 Non-Federal: $32,375,000
ec River Basin Total: $92,499,000
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5. CA Delta Islands and December 18, Federal: $16,746,395
Levees 2018 Non-Federal: $9,016,736
Total: $25,763,131
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6. CA Yuba River June 20, 2019 Federal: $65,014,326
Non-Federal: $35,008,268
Total: $100,022,594
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7. NM Sandia Pueblo to August 5, Federal: $16,163,000
Isleta Pueblo 2019 Non-Federal: $8,703,000
Total: $24,866,000
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8. TX Jefferson County September 12, Federal: $37,615,000
2019 Non-Federal: $20,254,000
Total: $57,869,000
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9. FL Loxahatchee River April 8, 2020 Federal: $372,232,000
Watershed Non-Federal: $368,528,000
Total: $740,760,000
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(2) Flood risk management.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. ND Souris River April 16, Federal: $58,041,750
Basin, Bottineau, 2019 Non-Federal: $31,253,250
McHenry, Total: $89,295,000
Renville, and
Ward Counties
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2. AZ Little Colorado December 14, Federal: $52,462,000
River at Winslow, 2018 Non-Federal: $28,249,000
Navajo County Total: $80,711,000
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3. NM Middle Rio Grande March 13, Federal: $190,538,000
floor protection, 2020 Non-Federal: $102,598,000
Bernalillo to Total: $293,136,000
Belen, New
Mexico, at
Albuquerque, New
Mexico
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4. OK Tulsa and West April 23, Federal: $86,780,000
Tulsa Levee 2020 Non-Federal: $46,728,000
System Total: $133,508,000
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5. NJ Peckman River April 29, Federal: $95,022,000
Basin 2020 Non-Federal: $51,166,000
Total: $146,188,000
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(3) Hurricane and storm damage risk reduction.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NY East Rockaway August 22, Federal: $793,966,000
Inlet to Rockaway 2019 Non-Federal: $189,763,000
Inlet and Jamaica Total: $983,729,000
Bay
Reformulation,
Atlantic Coast
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2. RI Pawcatuck River December 19, Federal: $37,848,000
2018 Non-Federal: $20,379,000
Total: $58,227,000
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3. VA Norfolk Coastal February 5, Federal: $909,040,000
Storm Risk 2019 Non-Federal: $489,480,000
Management Total: $1,398,520,000
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4. NY Hashamomuck Cove December 9, Initial Federal:
2019 $11,549,000
Initial Non-Federal:
$6,218,000
Initial Total: $17,767,000
Renourishment Federal:
$23,481,500
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$23,481,500
Renourishment Total:
$46,963,000
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5. DE Delaware River March 6, 2020 Initial Federal:
Dredged Material $53,220,000
Utilization Initial Non-Federal:
$28,660,000
Initial Total: $81,880,000
Renourishment Federal:
$116,380,000
Renourishment Non-Federal:
$116,380,000
Renourishment Total:
$232,760,000
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(4) Navigation.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. AK Unalaska, Dutch February 7, Federal: $26,202,750
Harbor Channels 2020 Non-Federal: $8,734,000
Total: $34,937,000
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2. TX Gulf Intracoastal October 23, Total: $409,777,000 (to be
Waterway, Brazos 2019 derived 65 percent from
River Floodgates the general fund of the
and Colorado Treasury and 35 percent
River Locks from the Inland Waterways
Trust Fund)
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3. TX Matagorda Ship November 15, Federal: $138,660,000
Channel 2019 Non-Federal: $79,664,000
Improvement Total: $218,324,000
Project, Port
Lavaca
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4. TX Houston Ship April 23, Federal: $462,803,000
Channel Expansion 2020 Non-Federal: $414,045,000
Improvement Total: $876,848,000
Project
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5. NY, New York and New April 23, Federal: $18,940,000
NJ Jersey Harbor 2020 Non-Federal: $6,310,000
Anchorages Total: $25,250,000
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(5) Coastal storm risk management.--
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C. Date of
Report of
A. State B. Name Chief of D. Estimated Costs
Engineers
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1. NJ, New Jersey Dredged April 8, 2020 Federal: $162,920,000
PA Material Non-Federal: $125,640,000
Utilization, Total: $288,560,000
Delaware River ...........................
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(6) Navigation and ecosystem restoration.--
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C. Date of
A. State B. Name Decision D. Estimated Costs
Document
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1. TX Corpus Christi May 4, 2020 Federal: $403,000,000
Ship Channel Non-Federal: $273,010,000
Total: $676,010,000
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SEC. 1402. EXPEDITED COMPLETION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS.
The Secretary shall provide priority funding for and expedite the
completion of the following projects:
(1) The project for ecosystem restoration, Cano Martin
Pena, Puerto Rico, as authorized by section 5127 of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2007 (121 Stat. 1242).
(2) The project for navigation for Portsmouth Harbor and
the Piscataqua River, Maine and New Hampshire, authorized by
section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 Stat.
1173).
(3) The project for flood risk management, Rio de Flag,
Arizona.
(4) The project for flood risk management, East Hartford
Levee System, Connecticut.
(5) The project for flood risk management, Hartford Levee
System, Connecticut.
(6) The project for navigation, Guilford Harbor and Sluice
Channel, Connecticut.
(7) Phase 5 of the Bluestone Dam Project Remediation, West
Virginia.
(8) The project for water supply and ecosystem restoration,
Howard Hanson Dam, Washington, authorized by section 101(b)(15)
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 (113 Stat. 281).
(9) The project for ecosystem restoration, Puget Sound,
Washington, authorized by section 209 of the Flood Control Act
of 1962 (76 Stat. 1197).
(10) The project for navigation, Tacoma Harbor, Washington.
(11) The project for water storage, Halligan Dam, Colorado.
(12) The project for construction of tribal housing
authorized by title IV of Public Law 100-581 (102 Stat. 2944).
(13) The replacement of the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges,
Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
(14) The project for coastal storm damage reduction, San
Diego County shoreline, California.
SEC. 1403. ADDITIONAL PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS.
The following projects for water resources development and
conservation and other purposes are authorized to be carried out by the
Secretary as recommended in the respective reports, designated in this
section, that were prepared by non-Federal interests under section 203
of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2231), with
such modifications as the Secretary determines advisable, subject to
preparation of a report by the Secretary to address the concerns,
recommendations, and conditions, if any, identified by the Secretary in
the review assessments designated in this section:
(1) Coastal storm risk management.--
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. FL St. Lucie County, June 2018 July 2018
Fort Pierce Shore
Protection
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(2) Navigation.--
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. LA Houma Navigation June 2018 July 2018
Canal Deepening
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2. LA Baptiste-Collette January 2017, June 2018
Bayou Navigation amended
Channel Deepening April 2018
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(3) Flood risk management.--
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C. Date of D. Date of Review
A. State B. Name Report Assessment
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1. TX Chacon Creek August 2018 September 2018
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SEC. 1404. TREATMENT OF PROJECT.
In the case of the project listed in item 4 in the table under
section 1401(2), the non-Federal contribution for the project shall be
financed over a period of 30 years from the date of completion of the
project, in accordance with section 103(k) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(k)).
Subtitle E--Water Supply and Storage
SEC. 1501. SMALL WATER STORAGE PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a program to study
and construct new, or enlarge existing, small water storage projects in
rural States, in partnership with a non-Federal interest.
(b) Requirements.--To be eligible to participate in the program
under this section, a water storage project shall--
(1) be located in a State with a population of less than
1,000,000;
(2)(A) in the case of a new water storage project, have a
water storage capacity of not less than 2,000 acre-feet and not
more than 30,000 acre-feet; and
(B) in the case of an enlargement of an existing water
storage project, be for an enlargement of not less than 1,000
acre-feet and not more than 30,000 acre-feet;
(3) provide--
(A) flood risk management benefits; or
(B) ecological benefits; and
(4) be economically justified, environmentally acceptable,
and technically feasible.
(c) Expedited Projects.--For the 10-year period beginning on the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall expedite projects
under this section for which applicable Federal permitting requirements
have been completed.
(d) Use of Data.--
(1) In general.--In conducting a study under this section,
to the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall use any
applicable hydrologic, economic, or environmental data from
State water plans or other State planning documents relating to
water resources management.
(2) Use of existing materials.--
(A) Studies.--On the agreement of the Secretary and
the non-Federal interest, the Secretary may use any
applicable existing studies of the non-Federal
interest.
(B) Federal permitting.--The Secretary may use
Federal permitting that has been completed by other
Federal agencies for the purpose of determining project
eligibility with respect to the requirements described
in subsection (b)(4).
(e) Cost-share.--
(1) Study.--The Federal share of the cost of a study
conducted under this section shall be 75 percent.
(2) Construction.--The Federal share of the cost of a
project constructed under this section shall be 80 percent.
(f) OMRRR Responsibility.--The costs of operation, maintenance,
repair, replacement, and rehabilitation for a project constructed under
this section shall be the responsibility of the non-Federal interest.
(g) Individual Project Limit.--Not more than $65,000,000 in Federal
funds may be made available to a project under this section.
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $130,000,000 for each fiscal
year.
SEC. 1502. MISSOURI RIVER RESERVOIR SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT.
Section 1179(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the
Nation Act (130 Stat. 1675; 132 Stat. 3782) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``project
purposes, including'' before ``storage capacity''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``preliminary'';
(2) by striking paragraph (9);
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
paragraphs (6) through (10), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) Justification.--In determining the economic
justification of a sediment management plan under paragraph
(2), the Secretary shall--
``(A) measure and include flooding, erosion, and
accretion damages both upstream and downstream of the
reservoir that are likely to occur as a result of
sediment management within the reservoir compared to
the damages that are likely to occur if the sediment
management plan is not implemented; and
``(B) include lifecycle costs and a 100-year period
of analysis.
``(5) Implementation.--As part of a sediment management
plan under paragraph (2), the Secretary may carry out sediment
removal activities at reservoirs owned and operated by the
Secretary in the Upper Missouri River Basin, or at reservoirs
for which the Secretary has flood control responsibilities
under section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (commonly known
as the `Flood Control Act of 1944') (58 Stat. 890, chapter 665;
33 U.S.C. 709), in the Upper Missouri River Basin, in
accordance with section 602 of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4148; 121 Stat. 1076) as if those
reservoirs were listed in subsection (a) of that section.''.
SEC. 1503. PLANNING ASSISTANCE FOR STATES.
The Secretary shall ensure that the planning assistance for States
program under section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974
(42 U.S.C. 1962d-16) provides equal priority for all authorized
purposes, including water supply and water conservation.
SEC. 1504. FORECAST-INFORMED RESERVOIR OPERATIONS.
(a) Working Group.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in conjunction with the
Commissioner of Reclamation, shall establish a working group to
advance the science to support forecast-informed reservoir
operations in the Upper Missouri River Basin.
(2) Members.--The working group established under paragraph
(1) shall be composed of--
(A) the Secretary;
(B) the Commissioner of Reclamation;
(C) the Director of the United States Geological
Survey;
(D) the Administrator of the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; and
(E) representatives of affected State and local
agencies.
(3) Duties.--The working group established under paragraph
(1) shall develop recommendations to implement the use of
forecast-informed reservoir operations in the Upper Missouri
River Basin and submit to Congress a report on the findings and
recommendations of the working group.
(b) Viability Assessments.--
(1) In general.--On request of a non-Federal interest, the
Secretary, the Commissioner of Reclamation, and the non-Federal
interest shall jointly conduct a viability assessment on the
use of forecast-informed reservoir operations at a reservoir--
(A) that is located within the Upper Missouri River
Basin; and
(B) for which the Secretary has flood control
responsibilities under section 7 of the Act of December
22, 1944 (commonly known as the ``Flood Control Act of
1944'') (58 Stat. 890, chapter 665; 33 U.S.C. 709).
(2) Completion date.--To the maximum extent practicable, a
viability assessment under paragraph (1) shall be completed by
not later than 1 year after the date on which the viability
assessment begins.
(3) Federal share.--The Federal share of the cost of a
viability assessment under paragraph (1) shall be 100 percent.
(c) Plan for Temporary Deviation.--If a viability assessment
conducted under subsection (b)(1) indicates that forecast-informed
reservoir operations are viable at a reservoir described in that
subsection, the Secretary and the Commissioner of Reclamation shall
develop and implement a pilot program to carry out forecast-informed
reservoir operations at that reservoir.
SEC. 1505. STUDY ON DATA FOR WATER ALLOCATION, SUPPLY, AND DEMAND.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall offer to enter into an
agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to conduct a study on
the ability of Federal agencies to coordinate with other Federal
agencies, State and local agencies, Indian tribes, communities,
universities, consortiums, councils, and other relevant entities with
expertise in water resources to facilitate and coordinate the sharing
of water allocation, supply, and demand data, including--
(1) any catalogs of data;
(2) definitions of any commonly used terms relating to
water allocation, supply, and demand; and
(3) a description of any common standards used by those
entities.
(b) Report.--If the National Academy of Sciences enters into the
agreement under subsection (a), to the maximum extent practicable, not
later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the National
Academy of Sciences shall submit to Congress a report that includes--
(1) the results of the study under subsection (a);
(2) recommendations for ways to streamline and make cost-
effective methods for Federal agencies to coordinate interstate
sharing of data, including recommendations for the development
of a publicly accessible, internet-based platform that can
allow entities described in subsection (a) to communicate and
coordinate ongoing data collection efforts relating to water
allocation, supply, and demand, and share best practices
relating to those efforts; and
(3) a recommendation as to an appropriate Federal entity
that should--
(A) serve as the lead coordinator for data relating
to water allocation, supply, and demand; and
(B) host and manage the internet-based platform
described in paragraph (2).
(c) Funding.--Out of funds made available to the Secretary for
operations and maintenance activities of the Corps of Engineers that
are not otherwise obligated, the Secretary may use to carry out this
section $3,900,000.
SEC. 1506. GAO REPORT ON CERTAIN FEDERAL DAMS AND RESERVOIRS.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a
report that includes--
(1) with respect to each Federal dam and reservoir in the
United States located west of the 100th meridian--
(A) an identification of the water control manuals
that were changed or updated by the Corps of Engineers
during the previous 10 years; and
(B) an identification of any water storage
reallocations approved by the Corps of Engineers during
the previous 10 years;
(2) a summary of the process and policies used by the Corps
of Engineers to establish and update flood control curves
within water control manuals at the Federal dams and reservoirs
described in paragraph (1); and
(3) recommendations for changes to the process and policies
referred to in paragraph (2) to allow for increased water
storage at the Federal dams and reservoirs described in
paragraph (1).
SEC. 1507. AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.
Section 206 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (33
U.S.C. 2330) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
``(f) Priority.--For the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2024,
in carrying out this section, the Secretary shall give priority to a
project that--
``(1) is located in the South Platte River Basin;
``(2) is on a body of water that is identified by the
applicable State under section 303(d) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1313(d)) as being impaired;
``(3) has the potential to provide flood risk management
and recreational benefits in addition to ecosystem restoration
benefits; and
``(4) is located in a city with a population of 80,000 or
less.''.
SEC. 1508. IMPROVING REVIEWS FOR NON-FEDERAL HYDROPOWER AT EXISTING
CORPS OF ENGINEERS PROJECTS.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission.
(2) Environmental review process.--The term ``environmental
review process'' means the process of preparing an
environmental impact statement or environmental assessment
under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.).
(3) Licensing application.--
(A) In general.--The term ``licensing application''
means the process of seeking a license from the
Commission to construct or operate a hydropower
facility at a qualifying facility.
(B) Inclusion.--The term ``licensing application''
includes any prelicensing coordination conducted with
the Commission prior to submission of a formal
application.
(4) Memorandum of understanding.--The term ``Memorandum of
Understanding'' means the Memorandum of Understanding between
the Corps of Engineers and the Commission on Non-Federal
Hydropower Projects, signed in July 2016.
(5) Qualifying facility.--The term ``qualifying facility''
means any dam, dike, embankment, or other barrier--
(A) the construction of which was completed on or
before the date of enactment of this section; and
(B) that is operated, owned, or constructed by the
Corps of Engineers.
(b) Applicability.--This section shall apply to each licensing
application for a qualifying facility--
(1) for which prelicensing coordination described in
subsection (a)(3)(B) is initiated on or after the date of
enactment of this section; or
(2) that is submitted on or after the date of enactment of
this section.
(c) Environmental Review Process.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided under paragraph (2) and
consistent with the Memorandum of Understanding, the Commission
and the Secretary shall develop and implement an environmental
review process for a licensing application at a qualifying
facility, which shall include conducting the Commission
prelicensing process concurrently with the process of preparing
an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary that may be required to
construct or operate a hydropower facility at a qualifying
facility.
(2) Exception.--The environmental review process shall not
include a licensing application in which the proposed activity
qualifies for a general permit under section 10 of the Act of
March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and Harbors Act
of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1151, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C. 403) or
section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1344) or categorical permission under section 14 of the
Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the ``Rivers and
Harbors Act of 1899'') (30 Stat. 1152, chapter 425; 33 U.S.C.
408).
(3) Length of process.--To the maximum extent practicable,
and without affecting the obligations or requirements of any
Federal environmental law, including the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), and the
Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), the
Commission and the Secretary shall ensure that the
environmental review process described in paragraph (1) is
completed in a timely manner so that the Commission is able to
make a final decision on an application for a license by not
later than 2 years after the date on which the Commission
receives a completed licensing application.
(4) Purpose and need.--Notwithstanding the authority of the
Secretary in determining overall project purposes under part
230 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
regulations), the Secretary, consistent with the Memorandum of
Understanding, shall coordinate with the Commission to define
the purpose and need for an environmental impact statement or
environmental assessment as part of the environmental review
process described in paragraph (1).
(d) Certification.--No hydropower facility planned under this
section shall be approved by the Commission or the Secretary unless the
Secretary certifies in writing that the proposed hydropower facility
will not adversely affect or undermine--
(1) the structural integrity of the qualifying facility;
and
(2) the ability of the qualifying facility--
(A) to achieve the congressionally authorized
purposes of the facility; and
(B) to comply with applicable laws and policies,
including the national water resources planning policy
under section 2031(a) of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 1962-3(a)).
(e) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section waives or affects the
obligations or requirements of any Federal environmental laws,
including--
(1) the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.);
(2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.); and
(3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et
seq.).
SEC. 1509. SURPLUS WATER CONTRACTS AND WATER STORAGE AGREEMENTS.
Section 1046(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (128 Stat. 1254; 132 Stat. 3784) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (3); and
(2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
SEC. 1510. REDUCED PRICING FOR CERTAIN WATER SUPPLY STORAGE.
Section 322 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (33
U.S.C. 2324) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``2,000,000'' and
inserting ``3,000,000''; and
(2) in subsection (g)--
(A) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; or'';
(B) by striking ``means a community'' and inserting
the following: ``means--
``(1) a community''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) a regional water system that serves a population of
less than 100,000, for which the per capita income is less than
the per capita income of not less than 50 percent of the
counties in the United States.''.
Subtitle F--Invasive Species
SEC. 1601. DEFINITION OF INVASIVE SPECIES.
In this subtitle, the term ``invasive species'' has the meaning
given the term in section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed. Reg.
6183; relating to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as amended by
section 2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg. 88609; relating to
safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of invasive species (December
5, 2016))).
SEC. 1602. INVASIVE SPECIES IN IMPAIRED WATERS.
(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency (referred to in this section as the ``Administrator'') may
provide technical assistance to support efforts for the early detection
of and rapid response to aquatic invasive species, including
eradication and control measures, in waterways of the United States
to--
(1) States;
(2) Indian Tribes; and
(3) units of local government.
(b) No Cost.--The technical assistance under subsection (a) shall
be provided at no cost to the entities described in that subsection.
(c) Prioritization.--In selecting efforts to which to provide
technical assistance under subsection (a), the Administrator shall give
priority to those efforts that target an invasive species in a waterway
that is identified by the applicable State under subparagraph (A) or
(B) of section 303(d)(1) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1313(d)(1)).
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
SEC. 1603. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH.
Section 1108 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (33
U.S.C. 2263a) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``management'' and inserting
``prevention, management,''; and
(B) by inserting ``, elodea, quagga mussels,''
after ``Asian carp''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``or could be impacted in the
future'' after ``impacted''; and
(B) by inserting ``Arctic,'' after ``Pacific,''.
SEC. 1604. INVASIVE SPECIES MITIGATION AND REDUCTION.
Section 104 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (33 U.S.C. 610) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``this section $110,000,000''
and inserting ``this section (except for
subsections (f) and (g)) $120,000,000'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(D) $10,000,000 shall be made available to carry
out subsection (d)(1)(A)(iv).'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3);
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Other programs.--
``(A) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated--
``(i) $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024 to carry out subsection (f);
and
``(ii) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024 to carry out subsection
(g)(2).
``(B) Invasive plant species pilot program.--There
is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of
the Interior, acting through the Director of the United
States Fish and Wildlife Service, $10,000,000 to carry
out subsection (g)(3).''; and
(D) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by
inserting ``or (2)(A)'' after ``paragraph (1)'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
Decontamination'' after ``Inspection'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in the subparagraph heading, by
inserting ``and decontamination'' after
``inspection'';
(II) in clause (ii), by striking
``and'' at the end;
(III) in clause (iii), by striking
the period at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(IV) by adding at the end the
following:
``(iv) to protect basins and watersheds
that adjoin an international border between the
United States and Canada.''; and
(ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and
inserting the following:
``(B) Locations.--The Secretary shall place
watercraft inspection and decontamination stations
under subparagraph (A) at locations with the highest
likelihood of preventing the spread of aquatic invasive
species into and out of waters of the United States, as
determined by the Secretary in consultation with the
Governors and entities described in paragraph (3).'';
(C) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``(iii)'' and
inserting ``(iv)''; and
(D) by striking ``watercraft inspection stations''
each place it appears and inserting ``watercraft
inspection and decontamination stations''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(f) Invasive Species Management Pilot Program.--
``(1) Definition of invasive species.--In this subsection,
the term `invasive species' has the meaning given the term in
section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed. Reg. 6183; relating
to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as amended by section
2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg. 88609; relating to
safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of invasive species
(December 5, 2016))).
``(2) Development of plans.--The Secretary, in coordination
with the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, shall carry out a
pilot program under which the Secretary shall collaborate with
States in the Upper Missouri River Basin in developing
voluntary aquatic invasive species management plans to mitigate
the effects of invasive species on public infrastructure
facilities located on reservoirs of the Corps of Engineers in
those States.
``(3) Management plan.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary, in consultation
with the Governor of each State in the Upper Missouri
River Basin that elects to participate in the pilot
program, shall prepare a management plan, or update or
expand an existing plan, for each participating State
that identifies public infrastructure facilities
located on reservoirs of the Corps of Engineers in
those States that--
``(i) are affected by aquatic invasive
species; and
``(ii) need financial and technical
assistance in order to maintain operations.
``(B) Use of existing plans.--In developing a
management plan under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall consider a management plan submitted by a
participating State under section 1204(a) of the
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control
Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4724(a)).
``(4) Termination of authority.--The authority provided
under this subsection shall terminate on September 30, 2024.
``(g) Invasive Species Prevention, Control, and Eradication.--
``(1) Definition of invasive species.--In this subsection,
the term `invasive species' has the meaning given the term in
section 1 of Executive Order 13112 (64 Fed. Reg. 6183; relating
to invasive species (February 8, 1999)) (as amended by section
2 of Executive Order 13751 (81 Fed. Reg. 88609; relating to
safeguarding the Nation from the impacts of invasive species
(December 5, 2016))).
``(2) Invasive species partnerships.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may enter into
partnerships with applicable States and other Federal
agencies to carry out actions to prevent the
introduction of, control, or eradicate, to the maximum
extent practicable, invasive species that adversely
impact water quantity or water quality in the Platte
River Basin, the Upper Colorado River Basin, the Upper
Snake River Basin, and the Upper Missouri River Basin.
``(B) Prioritization.--In selecting actions to
carry out under a partnership under subparagraph (A),
the Secretary shall give priority to projects that are
intended to control or eradicate the Russian olive
(Elaeagnus angustfolia) or saltcedar (of the genus
Tamarix).
``(3) Invasive plant species pilot program.--
``(A) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
``(i) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible
entity' means a partnership between or among 2
or more entities that--
``(I) includes--
``(aa) at least 1 flood
control district; and
``(bb) at least 1 city,
county, township, town,
borough, parish, village, or
other general purpose political
subdivision of a State or
Indian tribe (as defined in
section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education
Assistance Act (25 U.S.C.
5304)); and
``(II) may include any other entity
(such as a nonprofit organization or
institution of higher education), as
determined by the Secretary.
``(ii) Invasive plant species.--The term
`invasive plant species' means a plant that is
nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration,
the introduction of which causes or is likely
to cause economic harm or harm to human health.
``(iii) Secretary.--The term `Secretary'
means the Secretary of the Interior, acting
through the Director of the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service.
``(B) Pilot program.--The Secretary shall establish
a pilot program under which the Secretary shall work
with eligible entities to carry out activities--
``(i) to remove invasive plant species in
riparian areas that contribute to drought
conditions in--
``(I) the Lower Colorado River
Basin;
``(II) the Rio Grande River Basin;
``(III) the Texas Gulf Coast Basin;
and
``(IV) the Arkansas-White-Red
Basin;
``(ii) where appropriate, to replace the
invasive plant species described in clause (i)
with ecologically suitable native species; and
``(iii) to maintain and monitor riparian
areas in which activities are carried out under
clauses (i) and (ii).
``(C) Report to congress.--Not later than 18 months
after the date of enactment of this subsection, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment
and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report describing the implementation
of the pilot program.
``(D) Termination of authority.--The authority
provided under this paragraph shall terminate on
September 30, 2024.
``(4) Cost-share.--The Federal share of an action carried
out under a partnership under paragraph (2) or the pilot
program under paragraph (3) shall not exceed 80 percent of the
total cost of the action.''.
SEC. 1605. TERRESTRIAL NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a pilot program, in
consultation with the Federal Interagency Committee for the Management
of Noxious and Exotic Weeds, to identify and develop new and improved
strategies for terrestrial noxious weed control on Federal land under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
(b) Partnerships.--In carrying out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall act in partnership with such other
individuals and entities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.
(c) Cooperative Agreements.--The Secretary may utilize cooperative
agreements with county and State agencies for the implementation of the
pilot program under subsection (a).
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 2 years after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report describing the new and improved strategies developed through the
pilot program under subsection (a).
SEC. 1606. INVASIVE SPECIES RISK ASSESSMENT, PRIORITIZATION, AND
MANAGEMENT.
Section 528(f)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996
(110 Stat. 3771) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (I) and (J) as
subparagraphs (J) and (K), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (H) the following:
``(I) shall, using existing amounts appropriated to
the Task Force, develop and update, as appropriate, a
priority list of invasive species that--
``(i) reflects an assessment of ecological
risk that the listed invasive species
represent;
``(ii) includes populations of invasive
plants and animals that--
``(I) are significantly impacting
the structure and function of
ecological communities, native species,
or habitat within the South Florida
ecosystem; or
``(II) demonstrate a strong
potential to reduce, obscure, or
otherwise alter key indicators used to
measure Everglades restoration
progress; and
``(iii) shall be used by the Task Force and
agencies and entities represented on the Task
Force to focus cooperative and collaborative
efforts--
``(I) to guide applied research;
``(II) to develop innovative
strategies and tools to facilitate
improved management, control, or
eradication of listed invasive species;
``(III) to implement specific
management, control, or eradication
activities at the appropriate
periodicity and intensity necessary to
reduce or neutralize the impacts of
listed invasive species, including the
use of qualified skilled volunteers
when appropriate; and
``(IV) to develop innovative
strategies and tools to prevent future
introductions of nonnative species;'';
(3) in subparagraph (J) (as so redesignated), by striking
``ecosystem'' and inserting ``ecosystem, including the
activities described in subparagraph (I)''; and
(4) in clause (i) of subparagraph (K) (as so redesignated),
by inserting ``, including the priority list under subparagraph
(I) and the activities described in that subparagraph'' after
``Task Force''.
SEC. 1607. ASIAN CARP PREVENTION AND CONTROL PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out an Asian carp
prevention and control pilot program (referred to in this section as
the ``pilot program'') to carry out projects to manage and prevent the
spread of, reduce the population of, or eradicate Asian carp using
innovative technologies, methods, and measures.
(b) Project Selection.--
(1) Location.--Each project under the pilot program shall
be carried out in a river system or reservoir in which Asian
carp populations are expanding or have been documented.
(2) Limitations.--
(A) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2024,
the Secretary shall carry out and complete not more
than 20 projects under the pilot program.
(B) Requirement.--Not fewer than 5 of the projects
under subparagraph (A) shall be carried out at
reservoirs of the Corps of Engineers or the Tennessee
Valley Authority that are located in--
(i) the Cumberland River watershed; or
(ii) the Tennessee River watershed.
(3) Consultation.--In selecting projects to carry out under
the pilot program, the Secretary shall consult with--
(A) the Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research
and Development Center;
(B) the Director of the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service;
(C) the Director of the United States Geological
Survey;
(D) other applicable Federal, State, and local
agencies;
(E) the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource
Association and associated sub-basin partnerships of
the Mississippi River;
(F) institutions of higher education; and
(G) relevant private organizations, including
nonprofit organizations.
(c) Treatment of Unsuccessful Projects.--If the Secretary
determines that a project carried out under this section does not
achieve the goals of the pilot program described in subsection (a), the
Secretary shall remove the project.
(d) Cost-share.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the
Federal share of the costs of a project carried out under the
pilot program shall be 80 percent.
(2) Operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair.--
After the completion of a project under the pilot program, the
Federal share of the costs for operation, maintenance,
rehabilitation, and repair of the project shall be 100 percent.
(3) Federal responsibility.--The Federal share of the costs
of the removal of a project under subsection (c) shall be 100
percent.
(e) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, and 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to
Congress a report describing the results of the pilot program,
including an analysis of the effectiveness of the innovative
technologies, methods, and measures used in projects of the pilot
program at preventing the spread of, managing the spread of, reducing
the population of, or eradicating Asian carp.
(f) Transfer.--The Secretary may transfer projects carried out
under the pilot program at reservoirs of the Tennessee Valley Authority
to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the pilot program $35,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
(h) Termination of Authority.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
authority provided under the pilot program shall terminate on
September 30, 2024.
(2) Exception.--The authority under subsection (f) does not
terminate on the date described in paragraph (1).
SEC. 1608. AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION.
Section 1039(b) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act
of 2014 (16 U.S.C. 4701 note; Public Law 113-121) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``upper
mississippi and ohio river basins and tributaries'' and
inserting ``mississippi river and tributaries,
including sub-basins'';
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Upper
Mississippi and Ohio River basins and tributaries'' and
inserting ``Mississippi River and tributaries,
including the 6 sub-basins of the River,''; and
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and the
document prepared'' and all that follows through
``February 2012.'' and inserting ``the Mississippi
River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Frameworks, and
the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee's Asian
Carp Action Plan.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``December 31 of each
year'' and inserting ``December 31, 2020, and
biennially thereafter''; and
(ii) by striking ``Upper Mississippi and
Ohio River basins and tributaries'' and
inserting ``Mississippi River and tributaries,
including the 6 sub-basins of the River''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in clause (i), by striking ``Upper
Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River
and tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of
the River,''; and
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``Upper
Mississippi and Ohio River basins and
tributaries'' and inserting ``Mississippi River
and tributaries, including the 6 sub-basins of
the River''.
SEC. 1609. INVASIVE SPECIES IN ALPINE LAKES PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (referred
to in this section as the ``Secretary''), shall establish a pilot
program (referred to in this section as the ``pilot program'') to
develop and carry out effective measures necessary to prevent, control,
or eradicate aquatic invasive species in alpine lakes that are not
located within a unit of the National Park System.
(b) Partnerships.--The Secretary shall offer to enter into a
partnership to carry out the pilot program with--
(1) any relevant partnering Federal agency; and
(2) any relevant compact agency organized with the consent
of Congress under the Interstate Compact Clause of section 10
of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the pilot program $25,000,000 for the period
of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
SEC. 1610. INVASIVE SPECIES IN NONCONTIGUOUS STATES AND TERRITORIES
PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, shall
establish a pilot program to carry out measures necessary to prevent,
control, or eradicate invasive species in culturally significant
forested watersheds in noncontiguous States and territories of the
United States in which the Secretary is carrying out flood risk
reduction projects.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of the Interior, acting through
the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, is
encouraged to carry out the measures described in subsection (a) in
consultation with--
(1) States and units of local government, including Indian
tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations (as those terms are
defined in section 2 of the Native American Graves Protection
and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001)); and
(2) nonprofit organizations with knowledge and experience
in forested watershed management.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out the pilot program under subsection (a)
$25,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
TITLE II--CLEAN WATER
SEC. 2001. CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
PROGRAM.
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 222. CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
PROGRAM.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means--
``(A) a municipality; or
``(B) an intermunicipal, interstate, or State
agency.
``(2) Natural hazard.--The term `natural hazard' means a
hazard caused by natural forces, including extreme weather
events, sea-level rise, and extreme drought conditions.
``(3) Program.--The term `program' means the clean water
infrastructure resilience and sustainability program
established under subsection (b).
``(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a clean water
infrastructure resilience and sustainability program under which the
Administrator shall award grants to eligible entities for the purpose
of increasing the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a
natural hazard.
``(c) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under
the program shall use the grant funds for planning, designing, or
constructing projects (on a system-wide or area-wide basis) that
increase the resilience of a publicly owned treatment works to a
natural hazard through--
``(1) the conservation of water;
``(2) the enhancement of water use efficiency;
``(3) the enhancement of wastewater and stormwater
management by increasing watershed preservation and protection,
including through the use of--
``(A) natural and engineered green infrastructure;
and
``(B) reclamation and reuse of wastewater and
stormwater, such as aquifer recharge zones;
``(4) the modification or relocation of an existing
publicly owned treatment works that is at risk of being
significantly impaired or damaged by a natural hazard;
``(5) the development and implementation of projects to
increase the resilience of publicly owned treatment works to a
natural hazard; or
``(6) the enhancement of energy efficiency or the use and
generation of recovered or renewable energy in the management,
treatment, or conveyance of wastewater or stormwater.
``(d) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the
program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Administrator an
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Administrator may require, including--
``(1) a proposal of the project to be planned, designed, or
constructed using funds under the program;
``(2) an identification of the natural hazard risk to be
addressed by the proposed project;
``(3) documentation prepared by a Federal, State, regional,
or local government agency of the natural hazard risk of the
area where the proposed project is to be located;
``(4) a description of any recent natural hazard events
that have affected the publicly owned treatment works;
``(5) a description of how the proposed project would
improve the performance of the publicly owned treatment works
under an anticipated natural hazard; and
``(6) an explanation of how the proposed project is
expected to enhance the resilience of the publicly owned
treatment works to an anticipated natural hazard.
``(e) Grant Amount and Other Federal Requirements.--
``(1) Cost share.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), a
grant under the program shall not exceed 75 percent of the
total cost of the proposed project.
``(2) Exception.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), a grant under the program shall not
exceed 90 percent of the total cost of the proposed
project if the project serves a community that--
``(i) has a population of fewer than 10,000
individuals; or
``(ii) meets the affordability criteria
established by the State in which the community
is located under section 603(i)(2).
``(B) Waiver.--At the discretion of the
Administrator, a grant for a project described in
subparagraph (A) may cover 100 percent of the total
cost of the proposed project.
``(3) Requirements.--The requirements of section 608 shall
apply to a project funded with a grant under the program.
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to carry out this section $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024.
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.
SEC. 2002. INCREASED FUNDING FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 104(u) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1254(u)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``and (7)'' and inserting ``(7)''; and
(2) in paragraph (7)--
(A) by striking ``2023'' and inserting ``2020'';
and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and (8) not to exceed $75,000,000 for each of
fiscal years 2021 through 2024 for carrying out
subsections (b)(3), (b)(8), and (g), of which not less
than $50,000,000 each year shall be used to carry out
subsection (b)(8).''.
SEC. 2003. SMALL AND MEDIUM PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS CIRCUIT
RIDER PROGRAM.
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281
et seq.) (as amended by section 2001) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 223. SMALL AND MEDIUM PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS CIRCUIT
RIDER PROGRAM.
``(a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this section, the Administrator shall establish a circuit rider program
(referred to in this section as the `circuit rider program') under
which the Administrator shall award grants to qualified nonprofit
entities, as determined by the Administrator, to provide assistance to
owners and operators of small and medium publicly owned treatment works
to carry out the activities described in section 602(b)(13).
``(b) Limitation.--A grant provided under the circuit rider program
shall be in an amount that is not more than $75,000.
``(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Administrator establishes the circuit rider program, and every 180 days
thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report
describing--
``(1) each recipient of a grant under the circuit rider
program; and
``(2) a summary of the activities carried out under the
circuit rider program.
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to carry out this section $10,000,000 for the period of fiscal
years 2021 through 2024.
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.
SEC. 2004. SMALL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS EFFICIENCY GRANT
PROGRAM.
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281
et seq.) (as amended by section 2003) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 224. SMALL PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS EFFICIENCY GRANT
PROGRAM.
``(a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of
this section, the Administrator shall establish an efficiency grant
program (referred to in this section as the `efficiency grant program')
under which the Administrator shall award grants to eligible entities
for the replacement or repair of equipment that improves water or
energy efficiency of small publicly owned treatment works, as
identified in an efficiency audit.
``(b) Eligible Entities.--The Administrator may award a grant under
the efficiency grant program to an owner or operator of a small
publicly owned treatment works that serves--
``(1) a population of not more than 10,000 people; or
``(2) a disadvantaged community.
``(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the
Administrator establishes the efficiency grant program, and every 180
days thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to Congress a report
describing--
``(1) each recipient of a grant under the efficiency grant
program; and
``(2) a summary of the activities carried out under the
efficiency grant program.
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024, to remain available until expended.
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.
SEC. 2005. WASTEWATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Pilot program.--The term ``pilot program'' means the
wastewater efficiency grant pilot program established under
subsection (b).
(3) Treatment works.--The term ``treatment works'' has the
meaning given the term in section 212 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292).
(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
the Administrator shall establish a wastewater efficiency grant pilot
program to award grants to owners or operators of publicly owned
treatment works to carry out projects that create or improve waste-to-
energy systems.
(c) Selection.--
(1) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
the pilot program, an owner or operator of a treatment works
shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time,
in such manner, and containing such information as the
Administrator may require.
(2) Number of recipients.--The Administrator shall select
not more than 15 recipients of grants under the pilot program
from applications submitted under paragraph (1).
(d) Use of Funds.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a recipient of a
grant under the pilot program may use grant funds for--
(A) sludge collection;
(B) installation of anaerobic digesters;
(C) methane capture;
(D) methane transfer;
(E) facility upgrades and retrofits necessary to
create or improve waste-to-energy systems; and
(F) other new and emerging, but proven,
technologies that transform waste to energy.
(2) Limitation.--A grant to a recipient under the pilot
program shall be not more than $4,000,000.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Report to the administrator.--Not later than 1 year
after receiving a grant under the pilot program and each year
thereafter for which amounts are made available for the pilot
program under subsection (f), the recipient of the grant shall
submit to the Administrator a report describing the impact of
that project on the communities within 3 miles of the treatment
works.
(2) Report to congress.--Not later than 1 year after first
awarding grants under the pilot program and each year
thereafter for which amounts are made available for the pilot
program under subsection (f), the Administrator shall submit to
Congress a report describing--
(A) the applications received by the Administrator
for grants under the pilot program; and
(B) the projects for which grants were awarded
under the pilot program.
(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out the pilot program $17,500,000 for each of fiscal
years 2021 and 2022, to remain available until expended.
(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.
SEC. 2006. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROJECTS.
Section 220 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1300) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), in the heading, by striking ``In
General'' and inserting ``Establishment'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(2);
(3) by striking subsection (e);
(4) in subsection (i)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``, the following definitions apply''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by
striking ``water or wastewater or by treating
wastewater'' and inserting ``water, wastewater, or
stormwater or by treating wastewater or stormwater'';
(5) in subsection (j)--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``There is''
and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--There is'';
(B) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), by
striking ``a total of $75,000,000 for fiscal years 2002
through 2004. Such sums shall'' and inserting
``$25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2024, to''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''; and
(6) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), (d), (i), and
(j) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (b), and (i), respectively,
and moving those subsections so as to appear in alphabetical
order.
SEC. 2007. SEWER OVERFLOW AND STORMWATER REUSE MUNICIPAL GRANTS.
Section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1301) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) --
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following:
``(B) notification systems to inform the public of
combined sewer or sanitary overflows that result in
sewage being released into rivers and other waters;
and''; and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``There is'' and inserting
``There are'';
(ii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and'';
(iii) by striking ``this section
$225,000,000'' and inserting the following:
``this section--
``(A) $225,000,000''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) $250,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021
and 2022.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``To the extent'' and
inserting the following:
``(A) Green infrastructure.--To the extent''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Rural allocation.--
``(i) Definition of rural area.--In this
subparagraph, the term `rural area' means a
city, town, or unincorporated area that has a
population of not more than 10,000 inhabitants.
``(ii) Allocation.--To the extent there are
sufficient eligible project applications, the
Administrator shall ensure that a State uses
not less than 15 percent of the amount of the
grants made to the State under subsection (a)
in a fiscal year to carry out projects in rural
areas for the purpose of planning, design, and
construction of--
``(I) treatment works to intercept,
transport, control, treat, or reuse
municipal sewer overflows, sanitary
sewer overflows, or stormwater; or
``(II) any other measures to
manage, reduce, treat, or recapture
stormwater or subsurface drainage water
eligible for assistance under section
603(c).''.
SEC. 2008. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKFORCE INVESTMENT.
Section 4304 of the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (42
U.S.C. 300j-19e) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)(B), by inserting ``and public
works departments and agencies'' after ``organizations'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``institutions--'' and
inserting ``institutions, or public works
departments and agencies--''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by inserting
``for entities that are not public works
departments and agencies,'' before ``working'';
and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$1,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2019 and 2020'' and inserting
``$2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2024'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (a) and (b) as subsections
(b) and (c), respectively; and
(4) by inserting before subsection (b) (as so redesignated)
the following:
``(a) Definition of Public Works Department or Agency.--In this
section, the term `public works department or agency' means a political
subdivision of a local, county, or regional government that designs,
builds, operates, and maintains water infrastructure, sewage and refuse
disposal systems, and other public water systems and facilities.''.
SEC. 2009. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT AMENDMENTS.
(a) Clarification of Research Activities.--Section 104(b)(1) of the
Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(b)(1)) is
amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking ``water-related
phenomena'' and inserting ``water resources''; and
(2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; and''.
(b) Compliance Report.--Section 104 of the Water Resources Research
Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303) is amended by striking subsection (c) and
inserting the following:
``(c) Grants.--
``(1) In general.--From the sums appropriated pursuant to
subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary shall make grants
to each institute to be matched on a basis of no less than 1
non-Federal dollar for every 1 Federal dollar.
``(2) Report.--Not later than December 31 of each fiscal
year, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate, the Committee on
the Budget of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the
Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives a
report regarding the compliance of each funding recipient with
this subsection for the immediately preceding fiscal year.''.
(c) Evaluation of Water Resources Research Program.--Section 104 of
the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303) is amended
by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Evaluation of Water Resources Research Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall conduct a careful
and detailed evaluation of each institute at least once every 5
years to determine--
``(A) the quality and relevance of the water
resources research of the institute;
``(B) the effectiveness of the institute at
producing measured results and applied water supply
research; and
``(C) whether the effectiveness of the institute as
an institution for planning, conducting, and arranging
for research warrants continued support under this
section.
``(2) Prohibition on further support.--If, as a result of
an evaluation under paragraph (1), the Secretary determines
that an institute does not qualify for further support under
this section, no further grants to the institute may be
provided until the qualifications of the institute are
reestablished to the satisfaction of the Secretary.''.
(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--Section 104(f)(1) of the
Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(f)(1)) is amended
by striking ``$12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2007 through 2011''
and inserting ``$8,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through
2024''.
(e) Additional Appropriations Where Research Focused on Water
Problems of Interstate Nature.--Section 104(g)(1) of the Water
Resources Research Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10303(g)(1)) is amended in
the first sentence by striking ``$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2007 through 2011'' and inserting ``$1,750,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 through 2024''.
SEC. 2010. GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND SERVICING OF
INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOME.
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281
et seq.) (as amended by section 2004) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 225. GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REFURBISHING, AND SERVICING OF
INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD DECENTRALIZED WASTEWATER SYSTEMS FOR
INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW OR MODERATE INCOME.
``(a) Definition of Eligible Individual.--In this section, the term
`eligible individual' means a member of a household, the members of
which have a combined income (for the most recent 12-month period for
which information is available) equal to not more than 50 percent of
the median nonmetropolitan household income for the State or territory
in which the household is located, according to the most recent
decennial census.
``(b) Grant Program.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a program
under which the Administrator shall provide grants to private
nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing assistance
to eligible individuals--
``(A) for the construction, repair, or replacement
of an individual household decentralized wastewater
treatment system;
``(B) if the eligible individual resides in a
household that could be cost-effectively connected to
an available publicly owned treatment works, for the
connection of the household of the eligible individual
to the publicly owned treatment works; or
``(C) for the installation of a larger
decentralized wastewater system designed to provide
treatment for 2 or more households in which eligible
individuals reside, if--
``(i) site conditions at the households are
unsuitable for the installation of an
individually owned decentralized wastewater
system;
``(ii) multiple examples of unsuitable site
conditions exist in close geographic proximity
to each other; and
``(iii) a larger decentralized wastewater
system could be cost-effectively installed.
``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection, a private nonprofit organization shall submit
to the Administrator an application at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information as the Administrator
determines to be appropriate.
``(3) Priority.--In awarding grants under this subsection,
the Administrator shall give priority to applicants that have
substantial expertise and experience in promoting the safe and
effective use of individual household decentralized wastewater
systems.
``(4) Administrative expenses.--A private nonprofit
organization may use amounts provided under this subsection to
pay the administrative expenses associated with the provision
of the services described in paragraph (1), as the
Administrator determines to be appropriate.
``(c) Assistance.--
``(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), a private
nonprofit organization shall use a grant provided under
subsection (b) for the services described in paragraph (1) of
that subsection.
``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive the services
described in subsection (b)(1), an eligible individual shall
submit to the private nonprofit organization serving the area
in which the individual household decentralized wastewater
system of the eligible individuals is, or is proposed to be,
located an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the private nonprofit
organization determines to be appropriate.
``(3) Priority.--In awarding assistance under this
subsection, a private nonprofit organization shall give
priority to any eligible individual who does not have access to
a sanitary sewage disposal system.
``(d) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of this section, the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on
Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report describing the recipients of grants under the program under this
section and the results of the program under this section.
``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to the Administrator to carry out this section $50,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2021 and 2022.
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.
SEC. 2011. CONNECTION TO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS.
Title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1281
et seq.) (as amended by section 2010) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 226. CONNECTION TO PUBLICLY OWNED TREATMENT WORKS.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Eligible entity.--The term `eligible entity' means--
``(A) an owner or operator of a publicly owned
treatment works that assists or is seeking to assist
individuals with connecting the household of the
individual to the publicly owned treatment works; or
``(B) a nonprofit entity that assists individuals
with the costs associated with connecting the household
of the individual to a publicly owned treatment works.
``(2) Program.--The term `program' means the competitive
grant program established under subsection (b).
``(3) Qualified individual.--The term `qualified
individual' has the meaning given the term `eligible
individual' in section 603(j).
``(b) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish a competitive grant
program under which the Administrator awards grants to eligible
entities to provide funds to assist qualified individuals in covering
the costs incurred by the qualified individual in connecting the
household of the qualified individual to a publicly owned treatment
works.
``(c) Application.--
``(1) In general.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under
the program shall submit to the Administrator an application at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as
the Administrator may by regulation require.
``(2) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the date
on which the Administrator receives an application from an
eligible entity under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall
notify the eligible entity of whether the Administrator will
award a grant to the eligible entity under the program.
``(d) Selection Criteria.--In selecting recipients of grants under
the program, the Administrator shall use the following criteria:
``(1) Whether the eligible entity seeking a grant provides
services to, or works directly with, qualified individuals.
``(2) Whether the eligible entity seeking a grant--
``(A) has an existing program to assist in covering
the costs incurred in connecting a household to a
publicly owned treatment works; or
``(B) seeks to create a program described in
subparagraph (A).
``(e) Requirements.--
``(1) Voluntary connection.--Before providing funds to a
qualified individual for the costs described in subsection (b),
an eligible entity shall ensure that--
``(A) the qualified individual has connected to the
publicly owned treatment works voluntarily; and
``(B) if the eligible entity is not the owner or
operator of the publicly owned treatment works to which
the qualified individual has connected, the publicly
owned treatment works to which the qualified individual
has connected has agreed to the connection.
``(2) Reimbursements from publicly owned treatment works.--
An eligible entity that is an owner or operator of a publicly
owned treatment works may reimburse a qualified individual that
has already incurred the costs described in subsection (b) by--
``(A) reducing the amount otherwise owed by the
qualified individual to the owner or operator for
wastewater or other services provided by the owner or
operator; or
``(B) providing a direct payment to the qualified
individual.
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated
to carry out the program $40,000,000 for each of fiscal years
2021 and 2022.
``(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.''.
SEC. 2012. USE OF CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS.
(a) In General.--Section 603 of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1383) is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting ``and provided in subsection (l)'' after
``State law''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(k) Required Subsidies.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
this title, to the extent that there are sufficient
applications from eligible recipients, and subject to paragraph
(3), a State shall use not less than 10 percent of a
capitalization grant to the State under this title to provide
the additional subsidies described in paragraph (2) to eligible
recipients under subsection (d) if the additional subsidies
described in that paragraph are used--
``(A) as initial financing for the eligible
recipient; or
``(B) to buy, refinance, restructure, or forgive
the debt obligations of the eligible recipient, if the
debt obligation was incurred on or after the date of
enactment of this subsection.
``(2) Additional subsidies described.--The additional
subsidies referred to in paragraph (1) are--
``(A) forgiveness of principal of loans owed to the
State water pollution control revolving fund of the
State;
``(B) negative interest loans;
``(C) grants; or
``(D) a combination of the subsidies described in
subparagraphs (A) through (C).
``(3) Applicability.--The authority of a State to provide
additional subsidization under this subsection shall apply to
amounts received by the State in capitalization grants under
this title for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2020.
``(l) Additional Use of Funds.--A State may use an additional 2
percent of the funds annually allotted to each State under this section
for nonprofit organizations (as defined in section 104(w)) to provide
technical assistance to rural, small, and tribal publicly owned
treatment works (within the meaning of section 104(b)(8)(B)) in the
State.''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Section 104(w) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1254(w)) is amended by striking
``treatments works'' and inserting ``treatment works''.
SEC. 2013. WATER DATA SHARING PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the
``Administrator'') shall establish a competitive grant pilot
program (referred to in this section as the ``pilot program'')
under which the Administrator may award grants to eligible
entities under subsection (b) to establish systems that improve
the sharing of information concerning water quality, water
infrastructure needs, and water technology between States or
among counties and other units of local government within a
State, which may include--
(A) establishing a website or data hub to exchange
water data, including data on water quality or water
technology, including new and emerging, but proven,
water technology; and
(B) intercounty communications initiatives related
to water data.
(2) Requirements.--
(A) Data sharing.--The Internet of Water principles
developed by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental
Policy Solutions shall, to the extent practicable,
guide any water data sharing efforts under the pilot
program.
(B) Use of existing data.--The recipient of a grant
under the pilot program to establish a website or data
hub described in paragraph (1)(A) shall, to the extent
practicable, leverage existing data sharing
infrastructure.
(b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible for a grant under the
pilot program is--
(1) a State, county, or other unit of local government
that--
(A) has a coastal watershed with significant
pollution levels;
(B) has a water system with significant pollution
levels; or
(C) has significant individual water infrastructure
deficits; or
(2) a regional consortium established under subsection (d).
(c) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under the
pilot program, an eligible entity under subsection (b) shall submit to
the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Administrator may require.
(d) Regional Consortia.--
(1) Establishment.--States may establish regional consortia
in accordance with this subsection.
(2) Requirements.--A regional consortium established under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) include not fewer than 2 States that have
entered into a memorandum of understanding--
(i) to exchange water data, including data
on water quality; or
(ii) to share information, protocols, and
procedures with respect to projects that
evaluate, demonstrate, or install new and
emerging, but proven, water technology;
(B) carry out projects--
(i) to exchange water data, including data
on water quality; or
(ii) that evaluate, demonstrate, or install
new and emerging, but proven, water technology;
and
(C) develop a regional intended use plan, in
accordance with paragraph (3), to identify projects to
carry out, including projects using grants received
under this section.
(3) Regional intended use plan.--A regional intended use
plan of a regional consortium established under paragraph (1)--
(A) shall identify projects that the regional
consortium intends to carry out, including projects
that meet the requirements of paragraph (2)(B); and
(B) may include--
(i) projects included in an intended use
plan of a State prepared under section 606(c)
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1386(c)) within the regional consortium;
and
(ii) projects not included in an intended
use plan of a State prepared under section
606(c) of the Federal Water Pollution Control
Act (33 U.S.C. 1386(c)) within the regional
consortium.
(e) Funding.--
(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out the pilot program $15,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024, to remain available
until expended.
(2) Requirement.--Of the funds made available under
paragraph (1), not more than 35 percent may be used to provide
grants to regional consortia established under subsection (d).
SEC. 2014. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Applications.--Section 5023 of the Water Infrastructure Finance
and Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3902) is amended by adding at the
end the following:
``(c) Budgetary Treatment.--If the recipient of financial
assistance under this subtitle is an eligible entity other than a
Federal entity, agency, or instrumentality and the dedicated sources of
repayment of that financial assistance are non-Federal revenue sources,
the project or asset for which financial assistance is being provided
shall, for purposes of budgetary treatment under the Federal Credit
Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.)--
``(1) be deemed to be non-Federal; and
``(2) be treated as a direct loan or loan guarantee.''.
(b) Funding.--Section 5033 of the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3912) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Fiscal years 2022 through 2024.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Administrator to carry out this
subtitle $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through
2024, to remain available until expended.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``2020
and 2021'' and inserting ``after 2019''; and
(B) by striking ``2020 and 2021'' and inserting
``2022 through 2024''; and
(3) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``2020 and 2021'' and
inserting ``2022 through 2024''.
SEC. 2015. FINAL RATING OPINION LETTERS.
Section 5028(a)(1)(D)(ii) of the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3907(a)(1)(D)(ii)) is amended by
striking ``final rating opinion letters from at least 2 rating
agencies'' and inserting ``a final rating opinion letter from at least
1 rating agency''.
SEC. 2016. REAUTHORIZATION OF CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUNDS.
Section 607 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1387) is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``There is'' and inserting ``There are''; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (1) through (5) and inserting
the following:
``(1) $2,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2022;
``(2) $2,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2023; and
``(3) $3,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2024.''.
SEC. 2017. WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in
this section as the ``Administrator'') shall establish a wastewater
discretionary grant program (referred to in this section as the
``program'') to provide grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible
entities described in subsection (b) for investments in wastewater
infrastructure projects.
(b) Eligible Entities.--An entity eligible to receive a grant under
the program is--
(1) a Federal, State, interstate, intermunicipal, or local
governmental entity, agency, or instrumentality;
(2) a Tribal government or consortium of Tribal
governments;
(3) a State infrastructure financing authority; and
(4) a publicly owned treatment works (as defined in section
212 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1292)).
(c) Eligible Projects.--
(1) In general.--A project eligible to be carried out with
funds under the program includes--
(A) subject to paragraph (3), 1 or more activities
described in section 603(c) of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1383(c)); and
(B) any other wastewater infrastructure project
that the Administrator determines to appropriate.
(2) Other federal funds.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, a project otherwise eligible under paragraph
(1) shall not be ineligible for funding because the project
also received prior assistance--
(A) from a State drinking water treatment revolving
loan fund established under section 1452 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12);
(B) from a State water pollution control revolving
fund established under title VI of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.); or
(C) under the Water Infrastructure Finance and
Innovation Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.).
(3) No increased bonding authority.--Amounts made available
under the program may not be used as a source of payment of, or
security for (directly or indirectly), in whole or in part, any
obligation the interest on which is exempt from the tax imposed
under chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
(d) Application.--
(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the
Administrator an application in such manner and containing such
information as the Administrator may require.
(2) Bundling of projects.--An eligible entity may include
more than 1 project in a single application.
(3) Deadline.--An application shall be submitted to the
Administrator not later than 180 days after the date on which
the notice of funding opportunity and the selection criteria
are issued under subsection (e)(1)(B).
(e) Selection.--
(1) Criteria.--
(A) In general.--The Administrator shall establish
criteria in accordance with this subsection to use in
selecting projects to receive a grant under the
program.
(B) Publication.--Not later than 90 days after the
date on which funds are made available to carry out the
program for each fiscal year, the Administrator shall--
(i) issue a notice of funding opportunity
for the program; and
(ii) include in the notice the selection
criteria established under subparagraph (A).
(2) Priority.--In selecting projects to receive a grant
under the program, the Administrator shall give priority to
projects--
(A) for which a Federal grant would assist in
completing an overall financing package for the
project; and
(B) that would help bring publicly owned treatment
works (as defined in section 212 of the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292)) into compliance
with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1251 et seq.).
(3) Geographical distribution.--For each fiscal year, in
providing grants under the program, the Administrator shall
ensure that the funds are distributed--
(A) on an equitable geographical basis; and
(B) in a manner that balances the needs of urban,
suburban, and rural communities.
(4) Deadline.--Not later than 18 months after the date on
which funds are made available to carry out the program for
each fiscal year, the Administrator shall select projects to
receive grants under the program.
(f) Requirements.--
(1) Total state limit.--For each fiscal year, the total
amount provided under the program for projects in a single
State shall not exceed 20 percent of the total amount made
available to carry out the program.
(2) Federal share.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
Federal share of the cost of a project carried out with
a grant under the program shall not exceed 80 percent.
(B) Waiver.--The Administrator may waive the
requirement of subparagraph (A).
(g) Regulations.--The Administrator may promulgate such regulations
as may be necessary to carry out this section.
(h) Labor Standards.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
the Administrator may not provide a grant under the program for a
project unless the project meets the requirements described in section
513 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1372).
(i) Reports.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of
this Act, the Administrator shall submit to Congress and make publicly
available a report on the implementation of the program.
(j) Funding.--
(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $50,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2022 through 2024.
(2) Availability.--Funds made available to carry out this
section shall be available until expended.
(3) Administrative costs.--Not more than 2 percent of the
amount made available for a fiscal year under paragraph (1) may
be used by the Administrator for the administrative costs of
carrying out the program.
SEC. 2018. SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY ANALYSIS.
(a) Analysis.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of
this Act, using environmental justice data of the Environmental
Protection Agency, including data from the environmental justice
mapping and screen tool of the Environmental Protection Agency, the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (referred to in
this section as the ``Administrator'') shall carry out an analysis
under which the Administrator shall assess the programs under title VI
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) and
section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-12) to
identify historical distributions of funds to small and disadvantaged
communities and new opportunities and methods to improve on the
distribution of funds under those programs to low-income communities,
rural communities, minority communities, and communities of indigenous
peoples, in accordance with Executive Order 12898 (42 U.S.C. 4321 note;
60 Fed. Reg. 6381; relating to Federal actions to address environmental
justice in minority populations and low-income populations)).
(b) Report.--On completion of the analysis under subsection (a),
the Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Environment and
Public Works of the Senate and the Committees on Energy and Commerce
and Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report describing--
(1) the results of the analysis; and
(2) the criteria the Administrator used in carrying out the
analysis.
SEC. 2019. STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY.
(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Administrator.--The term ``Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Center.--The term ``center'' means a center of
excellence for stormwater control infrastructure established
under subsection (b)(1).
(3) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) a State, Tribal, or local government; or
(B) a local, regional, or other public entity that
manages stormwater or wastewater resources or other
related water infrastructure.
(4) Eligible institution.--The term ``eligible
institution'' means an institution of higher education, a
research institution, or a nonprofit organization that has
demonstrated excellence in researching and developing new and
emerging stormwater control infrastructure.
(b) Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure.--
(1) Establishment of centers.--
(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall provide grants,
on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to
establish and maintain not less than 3, and not more
than 5, centers of excellence for new and emerging
stormwater control infrastructure, to be located in
various regions throughout the United States.
(B) General operation.--Each center shall--
(i) conduct research on new and emerging
stormwater control infrastructure that is
relevant to the geographical region in which
the center is located, including stormwater and
sewer overflow reduction, other approaches to
water resource enhancement, alternative funding
approaches, and other environmental, economic,
and social benefits, with the goal of improving
the effectiveness, cost efficiency, and
protection of public safety and water quality;
(ii) maintain a listing of--
(I) stormwater control
infrastructure needs; and
(II) an analysis of new and
emerging stormwater control
infrastructure that is available;
(iii) analyze whether additional financial
programs for the implementation of new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure would be useful;
(iv) provide information regarding research
conducted under clause (i) to the national
electronic clearinghouse center for publication
on the Internet website established under
paragraph (3)(B)(i) to provide to the Federal
Government and State, Tribal, and local
governments and the private sector information
regarding new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control infrastructure;
(v) provide technical assistance to State,
Tribal, and local governments to assist with
the construction, operation, and maintenance of
stormwater control infrastructure projects;
(vi) collaborate with institutions of
higher education and private and public
organizations, including community-based
public-private partnerships and other
stakeholders, in the geographical region in
which the center is located; and
(vii) coordinate with the other centers to
avoid duplication of efforts.
(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection, an eligible institution shall prepare and
submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in
such form, and containing such information as the Administrator
may require.
(3) National electronic clearinghouse center.--Of the
centers established under paragraph (1)(A), 1 shall--
(A) be designated as the ``national electronic
clearinghouse center''; and
(B) in addition to the other functions of that
center--
(i) develop, operate, and maintain an
Internet website and a public database that
contains information relating to new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure; and
(ii) post to the website information from
all centers.
(4) Authorization of appropriations.--
(A) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
(B) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts
made available for grants under subparagraph (A), not
more than 2 percent may be used to pay the
administrative costs of the Administrator.
(c) Stormwater Control Infrastructure Project Grants.--
(1) Grant authority.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall provide grants, on a
competitive basis, to eligible entities to carry out stormwater
control infrastructure projects that incorporate new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control technology in
accordance with this subsection.
(2) Stormwater control infrastructure projects.--
(A) Planning and development grants.--The
Administrator may make planning and development grants
under this subsection for the following projects:
(i) Planning and designing stormwater
control infrastructure projects that
incorporate new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control technology, including
engineering surveys, landscape plans, maps, and
implementation plans.
(ii) Identifying and developing standards
necessary to accommodate stormwater control
infrastructure projects, including those
projects that incorporate new and emerging, but
proven, stormwater control technology.
(iii) Identifying and developing fee
structures to provide financial support for
design, installation, and operations and
maintenance of stormwater control
infrastructure, including new and emerging, but
proven, stormwater control infrastructure.
(iv) Developing approaches for community-
based public-private partnerships for the
financing and construction of stormwater
control infrastructure, including feasibility
studies, stakeholder outreach, and needs
assessments.
(v) Developing and delivering training and
educational materials regarding new and
emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure for distribution to--
(I) individuals and entities with
applicable technical knowledge; and
(II) the public.
(B) Implementation grants.--The Administrator may
make implementation grants under this subsection for
the following projects:
(i) Installing new and emerging, but
proven, stormwater control infrastructure.
(ii) Protecting or restoring interconnected
networks of natural areas that protect water
quality.
(iii) Monitoring and evaluating the
environmental, economic, or social benefits of
stormwater control infrastructure that
incorporate new and emerging, but proven,
stormwater control technology.
(iv) Implementing a best practices standard
for stormwater control infrastructure programs.
(3) Application.--Except as otherwise provided in this
section, to be eligible to receive a grant under this
subsection, an eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the
Administrator an application at such time, in such form, and
containing such information as the Administrator may require,
including, as applicable--
(A) a description of the stormwater control
infrastructure project that incorporates new and
emerging, but proven, technology;
(B) a plan for monitoring the impacts of the
stormwater control infrastructure project on the water
quality and quantity;
(C) an evaluation of other environmental, economic,
and social benefits of the stormwater control
infrastructure project; and
(D) a plan for the long-term operation and
maintenance of the stormwater control infrastructure
project and a tracking system, such as asset management
practices.
(4) Priority.--In making grants under this subsection, the
Administrator shall give priority to applications submitted on
behalf of--
(A) a community that--
(i) has combined storm and sanitary sewers
in the collection system of the community; or
(ii) is a small, rural, or disadvantaged
community, as determined by the Administrator;
or
(B) an eligible entity that will use not less than
15 percent of the grant to provide service to a small,
rural, or disadvantaged community, as determined by the
Administrator.
(5) Maximum amounts.--
(A) Planning and development grants.--
(i) Single grant.--The amount of a single
planning and development grant provided under
this subsection shall be not more than
$200,000.
(ii) Aggregate amount.--The total amount of
all planning and development grants provided
under this subsection for a fiscal year shall
be not more than \1/3\ of the total amount made
available to carry out this subsection.
(B) Implementation grants.--
(i) Single grant.--The amount of a single
implementation grant provided under this
subsection shall be not more than $2,000,000.
(ii) Aggregate amount.--The total amount of
all implementation grants provided under this
subsection for a fiscal year shall be not more
than \2/3\ of the total amount made available
to carry out this subsection.
(6) Federal share.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(C), the Federal share of a grant provided under this
subsection shall not exceed 80 percent of the total
project cost.
(B) Credit for implementation grants.--The
Administrator shall credit toward the non-Federal share
of the cost of an implementation project carried out
under this subsection the cost of planning, design, and
construction work completed for the project using funds
other than funds provided under this section.
(C) Exception.--The Administrator may waive the
Federal share limitation under subparagraph (A) for an
eligible entity that has adequately demonstrated
financial need.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date on
which the Administrator first awards a grant under this section, the
Administrator shall submit to Congress a report that includes, with
respect to the period covered by the report--
(1) a description of all grants provided under this
section;
(2) a detailed description of--
(A) the projects supported by those grants; and
(B) the outcomes of those projects;
(3) a description of the improvements in technology,
environmental benefits, resources conserved, efficiencies, and
other benefits of the projects funded under this section;
(4) recommendations for improvements to promote and support
new and emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure, including research into new and emerging
technologies, for the centers, grants, and activities under
this section; and
(5) a description of existing challenges concerning the use
of new and emerging, but proven, stormwater control
infrastructure.
(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--There is authorized to be appropriated to
carry out this section (except for subsection (b)) $10,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
(2) Limitation on use of funds.--Of the amounts made
available for grants under paragraph (1), not more than 2
percent may be used to pay the administrative costs of the
Administrator.
SEC. 2020. GRANTS TO ALASKA TO IMPROVE SANITATION IN RURAL AND NATIVE
VILLAGES.
Section 303(e) of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996
(33 U.S.C. 1263a(e)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``There are'' and inserting ``There is'';
and
(2) by striking ``fiscal years 2001 through 2005'' and
inserting ``fiscal years 2021 and 2022''.
SEC. 2021. WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS.
(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency may provide grants to units of local government, including units
of local government that own treatment works (as defined in section 212
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1292)), Indian
tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), and public water systems
(as defined in section 1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C.
300f)), as applicable, to support improvements in reducing and removing
plastic waste and post-consumer materials, including microplastics and
microfibers, from wastewater.
(b) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
subsection (a), an applicant shall submit to the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency an application at such time, in such
manner, and containing such information as the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency may require.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), there is
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
(2) No impact on other federal funds.--
(A) In general.--No funds shall be made available
under paragraph (1) to carry out this section in a
fiscal year if the total amount made available to carry
out the programs described in subparagraph (B) for that
fiscal year is less than the total amount made
available to carry out the programs described in
subparagraph (B) for fiscal year 2019.
(B) Programs described.--The programs referred to
in subparagraph (A) are--
(i) State drinking water treatment
revolving loan funds established under section
1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C.
300j-12);
(ii) programs for assistance for small and
disadvantaged communities under subsections (a)
through (j) of section 1459A of the Safe
Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300j-19a); and
(iii) State water pollution control
revolving funds established under title VI of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1381 et seq.).
SEC. 2022. WATER REUSE INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency (referred to in this section as the
``Administrator''), shall establish a Water Reuse Interagency Working
Group (referred to in this section as the ``Working Group'').
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the Working Group is to develop and
coordinate actions, tools, and resources to advance water reuse across
the United States, including through the implementation of a National
Water Reuse Action Plan that creates opportunities for water reuse in
the mission areas of each of the Federal agencies included in the
Working Group under subsection (c) (referred to in this section as the
``Action Plan'').
(c) Chairperson; Membership.--The Working Group shall be--
(1) chaired by the Administrator; and
(2) comprised of senior representatives from such Federal
agencies as the Administrator determines to be appropriate.
(d) Duties of the Working Group.--In carrying out this section, the
Working Group shall--
(1) with respect to water reuse, leverage the expertise of
industry, the research community, nongovernmental
organizations, and government;
(2) seek to foster water reuse as an important component of
integrated water resources management;
(3) conduct an assessment of new opportunities to advance
water reuse and annually update the Action Plan with new
actions, as necessary, to pursue those opportunities;
(4) seek to coordinate Federal programs and policies to
support the adoption of water reuse;
(5) consider how each Federal agency can explore and
identify opportunities to support water reuse through the
programs and activities of that Federal agency; and
(6) consult, on a regular basis, with representatives of
relevant industries, the research community, and
nongovernmental organizations.
(e) Report.--Not less frequently than once every 2 years, the
Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the activities and
findings of the Working Group.
(f) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Working
Group shall terminate on the date that is 6 years after the
date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--The Administrator may extend the date of
termination of the Working Group under paragraph (1).
TITLE III--TRIBAL AND OTHER MATTERS
SEC. 3001. TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 203(b)(4) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000
(33 U.S.C. 2269(b)(4)) is amended by striking ``$12,500,000'' each
place it appears and inserting ``$22,500,000''.
SEC. 3002. COST SHARING PROVISIONS FOR TERRITORIES AND INDIAN TRIBES.
Section 1156(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33
U.S.C. 2310(b)) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``on an annual basis'' after
``inflation''; and
(2) by striking ``the date of enactment of the Water
Resources Development Act of 2018'' and inserting ``December
31, 2024''.
SEC. 3003. INCLUSION OF TRIBAL INTERESTS IN PROJECT CONSULTATIONS.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit the report required
under section 1120(a)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016
(130 Stat. 1643).
(b) Consultation.--The Secretary shall ensure--
(1) that all existing Tribal consultation policies,
regulations, and guidance continue to be implemented; and
(2) that consultations with Federal and State agencies and
Indian Tribes required for a water resources development
project are carried out.
SEC. 3004. INDIAN IRRIGATION FUND REAUTHORIZATION.
(a) Deposits to Funds.--Section 3212(a) of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132 Stat. 3892) is
amended by striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
(b) Expenditures From Fund.--Section 3213(a) of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
(c) Termination.--Section 3216 of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1750; 132 Stat. 3892) is
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2028''
and inserting ``2030''.
SEC. 3005. REAUTHORIZATION OF REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF
CERTAIN INDIAN IRRIGATION PROJECTS.
(a) In General.--Section 3221(b) of the Water Infrastructure
Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1751; 132 Stat. 3892) is
amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2028''
and inserting ``2030''.
(b) Status Report on Certain Projects.--Section 3224(d) of the
Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1753;
132 Stat. 3892) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``2028'' and inserting ``2030''.
(c) Allocation Among Projects.--Section 3226 of the Water
Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (130 Stat. 1753; 132
Stat. 3892) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2028'' and inserting
``2030''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``the day before the
date of enactment of America's Water Infrastructure Act of
2018'' and inserting ``the day before the date of enactment of
the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2020''.
SEC. 3006. GRANTS TO PORTS TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM WATERBORNE VESSELS.
(a) In General.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency shall establish a grant program under which the Administrator
shall award grants for the purpose of reducing emissions at ports that
result from waterborne vessels.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2021 and 2022.
SEC. 3007. MAPPING AND SCREENING TOOL.
The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall
continue to update, on an annual basis, and make available to the
public EJSCREEN or an equivalent environmental justice mapping and
screening tool.
SEC. 3008. ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITIES.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to
Congress a report that includes--
(1) an assessment of coastal water infrastructure
vulnerabilities to sea level rise, storm surge, extreme
weather, and other flood risks, including an identification of
States and communities with the most immediate and severe
risks; and
(2) recommendations for investments and other improvements
to that infrastructure to ensure long-term survivability.
SEC. 3009. REPORT ON POTENTIAL FOR BLUE ENERGY AT COASTAL WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS.
Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation
with the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to Congress a report that
evaluates the potential for using energy generation technologies based
on harnessing the salinity differential between freshwater and
saltwater at coastal wastewater treatment plants and other facilities.
SEC. 3010. GREAT LAKES RESTORATION INITIATIVE.
Section 118(c)(7)(J)(i) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
(33 U.S.C. 1268(c)(7)(J)(i)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``There is'' and inserting ``There are'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and'';
(3) by striking ``this paragraph $300,000,000'' and
inserting the following: ``this paragraph--
``(I) $300,000,000''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(II) $375,000,000 for fiscal year
2022.''.
SEC. 3011. SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION.
Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 124. SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Estuary partnership.--The term `Estuary Partnership'
means the San Francisco Estuary Partnership, designated as the
management conference for the San Francisco Bay under section
320.
``(2) San francisco bay plan.--The term `San Francisco Bay
Plan' means--
``(A) until the date of the completion of the plan
developed by the Director under subsection (d), the
comprehensive conservation and management plan approved
under section 320 for the San Francisco Bay estuary;
and
``(B) on and after the date of the completion of
the plan developed by the Director under subsection
(d), the plan developed by the Director under
subsection (d).
``(b) Program Office.--
``(1) Establishment.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish in
the Environmental Protection Agency a San Francisco Bay
Program Office (referred to in this section as the
`Office').
``(B) Location.--The Office shall be located at the
headquarters of Region 9 of the Environmental
Protection Agency.
``(2) Appointment of director.--The Administrator shall
appoint a Director of the Office (referred to in this section
as the `Director'), who shall have management experience and
technical expertise relating to the San Francisco Bay and be
highly qualified to direct the development and implementation
of projects, activities, and studies necessary to implement the
San Francisco Bay Plan.
``(3) Delegation of authority; staffing.--The Administrator
shall delegate to the Director such authority and provide such
staff as may be necessary to carry out this section.
``(c) Annual Priority List.--
``(1) In general.--After providing public notice, the
Director shall annually compile a priority list, consistent
with the San Francisco Bay Plan, identifying and prioritizing
the projects, activities, and studies to be carried out with
amounts made available under subsection (e).
``(2) Inclusions.--The annual priority list compiled under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
``(A) Projects, activities, and studies, including
restoration projects and habitat improvement for fish,
waterfowl, and wildlife, that advance the goals and
objectives of the San Francisco Bay Plan, for--
``(i) water quality improvement, including
the reduction of marine litter;
``(ii) wetland, riverine, and estuary
restoration and protection;
``(iii) nearshore and endangered species
recovery; and
``(iv) adaptation to extreme weather
events.
``(B) Information on the projects, activities, and
studies specified under subparagraph (A), including--
``(i) the identity of each entity receiving
assistance pursuant to subsection (e); and
``(ii) a description of the communities to
be served.
``(C) The criteria and methods established by the
Director for identification of projects, activities,
and studies to be included on the annual priority list.
``(3) Consultation.--In compiling the annual priority list
under paragraph (1), the Director shall consult with, and
consider the recommendations of--
``(A) the Estuary Partnership;
``(B) the State of California and affected local
governments in the San Francisco Bay estuary watershed;
``(C) the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority;
and
``(D) any other relevant stakeholder involved with
the protection and restoration of the San Francisco Bay
estuary that the Director determines to be appropriate.
``(d) San Francisco Bay Plan.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 5 years after the date of
enactment of this section, the Director, in conjunction with
the Estuary Partnership, shall review and revise the
comprehensive conservation and management plan approved under
section 320 for the San Francisco Bay estuary to develop a plan
to guide the projects, activities, and studies of the Office to
address the restoration and protection of the San Francisco
Bay.
``(2) Revision of san francisco bay plan.--Not less often
than once every 5 years after the date of the completion of the
plan described in paragraph (1), the Director shall review, and
revise as appropriate, the San Francisco Bay Plan.
``(3) Outreach.--In carrying out this subsection, the
Director shall consult with the Estuary Partnership and Indian
tribes and solicit input from other non-Federal stakeholders.
``(e) Grant Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Director may provide funding through
cooperative agreements, grants, or other means to State and
local agencies, special districts, and public or nonprofit
agencies, institutions, and organizations, including the
Estuary Partnership, for projects, activities, and studies
identified on the annual priority list compiled under
subsection (c).
``(2) Maximum amount of grants; non-federal share.--
``(A) Maximum amount of grants.--Amounts provided
to any entity under this section for a fiscal year
shall not exceed an amount equal to 75 percent of the
total cost of any projects, activities, and studies
that are to be carried out using those amounts.
``(B) Non-federal share.--Not less than 25 percent
of the cost of any project, activity, or study carried
out using amounts provided under this section shall be
provided from non-Federal sources.
``(f) Funding.--
``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
``(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amount made
available to carry out this section for a fiscal year, the
Director may not use more than 5 percent to pay administrative
expenses incurred in carrying out this section.
``(3) Prohibition.--No amounts made available under this
section may be used for the administration of a management
conference under section 320.''.
SEC. 3012. LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION PROGRAM.
Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.) (as amended by section 3011) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 125. LAKE TAHOE RESTORATION PROGRAM.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of
the Office appointed under subsection (b)(2).
``(2) Environmental improvement program.--The term
`Environmental Improvement Program' means the Environmental
Improvement Program adopted by the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency, including any amendments to the Environmental
Improvement Program.
``(3) Office.--The term `Office' means the Lake Tahoe
Program Office established under subsection (b)(1)(A).
``(b) Lake Tahoe Program.--
``(1) Establishment.--
``(A) In general.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Administrator shall establish
within the Environmental Protection Agency a Lake Tahoe
Program Office.
``(B) Location.--The Office shall be located at--
``(i) the headquarters of region 9 of the
Environmental Protection Agency; or
``(ii) another location geographically
suitable for the purposes of carrying out the
grant program under subsection (c).
``(2) Director.--
``(A) In general.--The Administrator shall appoint
an employee of the Environmental Protection Agency who,
by reason of management experience and technical
expertise relating to Lake Tahoe, shall be highly
qualified to support the development and implementation
of projects, programs, and studies necessary to carry
out the goals of the Environmental Improvement Program
as Director of the Office.
``(B) Delegation of authority; staffing.--The
Administrator shall delegate to the Director such
authority and provide such resources as may be
necessary to carry out this section.
``(c) Grant Program.--
``(1) In general.--The Director may provide funding through
cooperative agreements, contracts, interagency agreements,
grants, or other means to Federal, State, and regional
agencies, public and nonprofit agencies, institutions, and
organizations for activities, studies, or projects identified
in the Environmental Improvement Program.
``(2) Federal share.--
``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the total
cost of an eligible activity, study, or project carried
out using amounts provided under this section shall be
not greater than 75 percent.
``(B) Source of non-federal share.--The non-Federal
share of the total cost of an eligible activity, study,
or project carried out under the program shall be
provided from non-Federal sources.
``(d) Funding.--
``(1) Authorization of appropriations.--There is authorized
to be appropriated to the Director to carry out this section
$6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.
``(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amounts made
available to carry out this section for a fiscal year under
paragraph (1), the Director may use not more than 5 percent to
pay the administrative expenses incurred in carrying out this
section.
``(3) Relationship to other funding.--Nothing in this
section limits the eligibility of projects identified in the
Environmental Improvement Program to receive funding under
section 319.
``(4) Prohibition.--No amounts made available under
paragraph (1) may be used for the administration of a
management conference under section 320.''.
SEC. 3013. PUGET SOUND COORDINATED RECOVERY.
Title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251
et seq.) (as amended by section 3012) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 126. PUGET SOUND COORDINATED RECOVERY.
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Director.--The term `Director' means the Director of
the Program Office appointed under subsection (b)(2)(A).
``(2) Federal action plan.--The term `Federal Action Plan'
means the interim draft report of the Puget Sound Federal Task
Force entitled `The Puget Sound Federal Task Force Action Plan
FY 2017-2021' and accepted by the Puget Sound Federal Task
Force on January 18, 2017.
``(3) International joint commission.--The term
`International Joint Commission' means the International Joint
Commission established by the Treaty Relating to the Boundary
Waters and Questions Arising Along the Boundary Between the
United States and Canada, signed at Washington January 11, 1909
(36 Stat. 2448; TS 548) (commonly known as the `Boundary Waters
Treaty of 1909').
``(4) Pacific salmon commission.--The term `Pacific Salmon
Commission' means the Pacific Salmon Commission established by
the United States and Canada under the Treaty between the
Government of the United States of America and the Government
of Canada Concerning Pacific Salmon, signed at Ottawa, January
28, 1985 (TIAS 11091) (commonly known as the `Pacific Salmon
Treaty').
``(5) Program office.--The term `Program Office' means the
Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office established by
subsection (b)(1).
``(6) Puget sound action agenda; action agenda.--The terms
`Puget Sound Action Agenda' and `Action Agenda' mean the most
recent plan developed by the Puget Sound National Estuary
Program Management Conference, in consultation with the Puget
Sound Tribal Management Conference, and approved by the
Administrator as the comprehensive conservation and management
plan for Puget Sound under section 320 (including a plan
developed after the date of enactment of this section).
``(7) Puget sound federal task force.--The term `Puget
Sound Federal Task Force' means the Puget Sound Federal Task
Force established in 2016 under a memorandum of understanding
among 9 Federal agencies.
``(8) Puget sound national estuary program management
conference.--The term `Puget Sound National Estuary Program
Management Conference' means the management conference for
Puget Sound convened pursuant to section 320.
``(9) Puget sound tribal management conference.--The term
`Puget Sound Tribal Management Conference' means the 20 treaty
Indian tribes of western Washington and the Northwest Indian
Fisheries Commission.
``(10) Salish sea.--The term `Salish Sea' means the network
of coastal waterways on the west coast of North America that
includes the Puget Sound, the Strait of Georgia, and the Strait
of Juan de Fuca.
``(b) Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office.--
``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the
Environmental Protection Agency an office, to be known as the
`Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office', which shall be
located in the State of Washington.
``(2) Director.--
``(A) In general.--The Director of the Program
Office shall be--
``(i) appointed by the Administrator; and
``(ii) a career reserved position (as
defined in section 3132(a) of title 5, United
States Code).
``(B) Qualifications.--The Director shall have
leadership and project management experience and shall
be highly qualified--
``(i) to direct the integration of multiple
project planning efforts and programs from
different agencies and jurisdictions; and
``(ii) to align needs toward implementing a
shared Action Agenda with visible and
measurable outcomes.
``(3) Delegation of authority; staffing.--Using amounts
made available under subsection (d), the Administrator shall
delegate to the Director such authority and provide such staff
as may be necessary to carry out this section.
``(4) Duties.--The Director shall--
``(A) coordinate and manage the timely execution of
the requirements of this section;
``(B) coordinate activities related to the
restoration and protection of Puget Sound across the
Environmental Protection Agency;
``(C) coordinate and align the activities of the
Administrator with the Action Agenda and the Federal
Action Plan;
``(D) promote the efficient use of resources of the
Environmental Protection Agency in pursuit of Puget
Sound restoration and protection;
``(E) serve on the Puget Sound Federal Task Force
and collaborate with, help coordinate, and carry out
activities with other Federal agencies that have
responsibilities involving Puget Sound restoration and
protection;
``(F) provide or procure such other advice,
technical assistance, research, assessments,
monitoring, or other support as is determined by the
Director to be necessary or prudent--
``(i) to most efficiently and effectively
fulfill the objectives and priorities of the
Action Agenda and the Federal Action Plan,
consistent with the best available science; and
``(ii) to ensure the health of the Puget
Sound ecosystem;
``(G) track the progress of the Environmental
Protection Agency towards meeting the specified
objectives and priorities of the Environmental
Protection Agency within the Action Agenda and the
Federal Action Plan;
``(H) carry out the recommendations of the
Comptroller General of the United States, as set forth
in the report entitled `Puget Sound Restoration:
Additional Actions Could Improve Assessments of
Progress' and dated July 19, 2018;
``(I) serve as liaison and coordinate activities
for the restoration and protection of the Salish Sea
with Canadian authorities, the Pacific Salmon
Commission, and the International Joint Commission; and
``(J) carry out such additional duties as the
Administrator determines to be necessary and
appropriate.
``(c) Crosscut Budget Report.--
``(1) Financial report.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this section, and every 5 years
thereafter, the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget, in consultation with the Puget Sound Federal Task
Force, shall, in conjunction with the annual budget submission
of the President to Congress for the year under section 1105(a)
of title 31, United States Code, submit to Congress and make
available to the public, including on the internet, a financial
report that is certified by the head of each agency represented
on the Puget Sound Federal Task Force (referred to in this
subsection as the `report').
``(2) Contents.--The report shall contain an interagency
crosscut budget relating to Puget Sound restoration and
protection activities that includes--
``(A) the proposed funding for any Federal
restoration and protection activity to be carried out
in the succeeding fiscal year, including any planned
interagency or intra-agency transfer, for each of the
Federal agencies that carry out restoration and
protection activities;
``(B) the estimated expenditures for Federal
restoration and protection activities from the
preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal year, and
the succeeding fiscal year; and
``(C) the estimated expenditures for Federal
environmental research and monitoring programs from the
preceding 2 fiscal years, the current fiscal year, and
the succeeding fiscal year.
``(3) Included recovery activities.--With respect to
activities described in the report, the report shall only
describe activities that have funding amounts of greater than
$100,000.
``(4) Submission to congress.--The Director of the Office
of Management and Budget shall submit the report to--
``(A) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Energy
and Commerce, and the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and
``(B) the Committee on Appropriations, the
Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of
the Senate.
``(d) Authorization of Appropriations.--In addition to any other
funds authorized to be appropriated for activities related to Puget
Sound, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
``(e) Preservation of Treaty Obligations and Existing Federal
Status.--
``(1) Tribal treaty rights.--Nothing in this section
affects, or is intended to affect, any right reserved by treaty
between the United States and 1 or more Indian tribes.
``(2) Other federal law.--Nothing in this section affects
the requirements and procedures of other Federal law.
``(f) Consistency.--Actions authorized or carried out under this
section shall be consistent with other applicable Federal
requirements.''.
SEC. 3014. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE DENALI COMMISSION.
Section 312(a) of the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (42 U.S.C. 3121
note; Public Law 105-277) is amended by striking ``2017 through 2021''
and inserting ``2021 through 2024''.
SEC. 3015. MUNICIPAL OMBUDSMAN.
Section 4 of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (42 U.S.C.
4370j) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``(33 U.S.C. 1251 et
seq.)'' after ``Control Act'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Act; and'' and
inserting ``Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.);''
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Act.'' and
inserting ``Act (33 U.S.C. 1342(s)); and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) establishing local funding sources, organization
analyses, and developing innovative funding strategies, fee
structures, and funding mechanisms.''; and
(3) in subsection (d)(1)(D), by inserting ``(33 U.S.C.
1342(s))'' after ``Control Act''.
SEC. 3016. NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM.
Section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1330) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)(B), by striking ``and Peconic Bay,
New York'' and inserting ``Peconic Bay, New York; Casco Bay,
Maine; Tampa Bay, Florida; Coastal Bend, Texas; San Juan Bay,
Puerto Rico; Tillamook Bay, Oregon; Piscataqua Region, New
Hampshire; Barnegat Bay, New Jersey; Maryland Coastal Bays,
Maryland; Charlotte Harbor, Florida; Mobile Bay, Alabama; Morro
Bay, California; and Lower Columbia River, Oregon and
Washington'';
(2) in subsection (b)(4)--
(A) by striking ``management plan that recommends''
and inserting ``management plan that--
``(A) recommends''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) addresses the effects of recurring extreme
weather events on the estuary, including the
identification and assessment of vulnerabilities in the
estuary and the development and implementation of
adaptation strategies; and
``(C) increases public education and awareness of
the ecological health and water quality conditions of
the estuary;'';
(3) in subsection (c)(5), by inserting ``nonprofit
organizations,'' after ``educational institutions,'';
(4) in subsection (g)(4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection
(i)(2)(B)'' and inserting ``subsection (i)(3)(B)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) in the matter preceding clause (i), in
the first sentence--
(I) by inserting ``, emerging,''
after ``urgent'';
(II) by striking ``coastal areas''
and inserting ``estuaries of national
significance'';
(ii) in clause (vi), by inserting ``,
extreme weather,'' after ``sea level rise'';
(iii) by redesignating clauses (vi) and
(vii) as clauses (ix) and (x), respectively;
and
(iv) by inserting after clause (v) the
following:
``(vi) stormwater runoff;
``(vii) accelerated land loss;
``(viii) problems resulting from
urbanization and population growth, including--
``(I) increased demand for sewage
treatment;
``(II) loss of forests and natural
soil; and
``(III) increased amounts of
impervious surfaces that affect water
quality;''; and
(5) in subsection (i)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and
(B) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``There is authorized to
be appropriated to the Administrator $26,500,000 for
each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 for--'' and
inserting the following: ``There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Administrator for the purposes
described in paragraph (2)--
``(A) $26,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2017
through 2020; and
``(B) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 and
2022.
``(2) Purposes described.--The purposes referred to in
paragraph (1) are--''.
Calendar No. 453
116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3591
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A BILL
To provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United
States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and
related resources, to provide for water pollution control activities,
and for other purposes.
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May 11, 2020
Reported with an amendment