EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
of Reclamation, these amendments extend to the Corps as well.
Western Water Policy Review. Title XXX directs the President to
undertake a comprehensive review of Federal activities in the 19
Western States which affect the allocation and use of water resources.
An advisory commission which includes the Secretary of the Army shall
assist in the preparation and review of the report.
National Historic Preservation Act Amendments. Title XL amends the
National Historic Preservation Act by expanding Tribal Historic
Preservation Programs, establishing professional standards, and
creating a National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.
B-195. 31 October 1992, Public Law 102-580--Water Resources
Development Act of 1992. Ability to Pay. Section 201(a) modifies
Section 103(m) of Public Law 100-676 concerning the ability of
non-Federal interests to pay under cost-sharing agreements for flood
control and agricultural water supply. This ability to pay shall be
determined by the Secretary of the Army. Section 201(b) directs the
Secretary of the Army to: (1) review regulations on ability to pay in
light of locally prevailing conditions such as those associated with
specified projects; and (2) amend the regulations to the extent that
the Secretary determines necessary to more appropriately take into
account locally prevailing conditions which would limit the ability of
local interest to participate as non-Federal project sponsors in
accordance with established cost-sharing formulas.
Projects for Improvements of the Environment. Amends Section 1135 of
Public Law 100-676 to increase annual program limit to million but
requires that modifications exceeding million be authorized by
Congress.
Voluntary Contributions for Environmental and Recreation Projects.
Section 203 authorizes the Secretary of the Army to accept
contributions of cash, funds, materials, and services from anyone
except project sponsors for a water resources project for
environmental protection and restoration or for recreation.
Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material. Section 204(a) establishes a new
program for beneficial uses of dredged material for construction,
operation or maintenance of an authorized navigation project. Section
204(c) requires non-Federal interests to agree to provide 25 percent
of construction costs including all LERR, and 100 percent of OMRR&R
associated with the project. Section 204(e) establishes an annual
program limit of million.
Definition of Rehabilitation for Inland Waterway Projects. Section
205 establishes a definition for "rehabilitation" for inland and
intracoastal waterway projects, to include major project feature
restoration, structural modification of a major project component
(not exhibiting reliability problems). Routine or deferred
maintenance are explicitly excluded.
Construction of Shoreline Protection Projects by Non-Federal
Interests. Section 206 authorizes construction of shoreline
protection projects on the U.S. coastlines by non-Federal interests
subject to permits and approval of the Secretary. Section 206 also
allows non-Federal entities to utilize Corps study information or
contract with the Corps to do studies, directs monitoring of
construction and O&M where appropriate, and authorizes the Secretary
of the Army to reimburse non-Federal interests the appropriate Federal
share of a project approved for construction.
Cost-Sharing for Disposal of Dredged Material on Beaches. Section 207
modifies section 145 of Public Law 94-587 to authorize political
subdivisions of States to enter into agreements (with concurrence of
States) for disposal of dredged material on beaches and to consider,
and to the maximum extent practicable, accommodate the schedule of the
sponsor in providing its share of costs.
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