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33 U.S.C. § 2282f — Annual report to Congress
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**(a) In general** Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall develop and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an annual report, to be entitled “Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development”, that identifies the following:
(1) **Feasibility reports** — Each feasibility report that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A).
(2) **Proposed feasibility studies** — Any proposed feasibility study submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal interest pursuant to subsection (b) that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A).
(3) **Proposed modifications** — Any proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A) that—
(A) is submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal interest pursuant to subsection (b); or
(B) is identified by the Secretary for authorization.
(4) **Programmatic modifications** — Any programmatic modification for an environmental infrastructure assistance program.
**(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 proposed feasibility studies, proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies, and proposed modifications for an environmental infrastructure program to be included in the annual report.
(2) **Deadline for requests** — The Secretary shall include in each notice required by this subsection a requirement that non-Federal interests submit to the Secretary any proposals de
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**(a) In general** Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary shall develop and submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives an annual report, to be entitled “Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development”, that identifies the following:
(1) **Feasibility reports** — Each feasibility report that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A).
(2) **Proposed feasibility studies** — Any proposed feasibility study submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal interest pursuant to subsection (b) that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A).
(3) **Proposed modifications** — Any proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study that meets the criteria established in subsection (c)(1)(A) that—
(A) is submitted to the Secretary by a non-Federal interest pursuant to subsection (b); or
(B) is identified by the Secretary for authorization.
(4) **Programmatic modifications** — Any programmatic modification for an environmental infrastructure assistance program.
**(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 proposed feasibility studies, proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies, and proposed modifications for an environmental infrastructure program to be included in the annual report.
(2) **Deadline for requests** — The Secretary shall include in each notice required by 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 Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.
**(c) Contents**
(1) **Feasibility reports, proposed feasibility studies, and proposed modifications**
(A) *Criteria for inclusion in report* — The Secretary shall include in the annual report only those feasibility reports, proposed feasibility studies, and proposed modifications to authorized water resources development projects and feasibility studies that—
(i) are related to the missions and authorities of the Corps of Engineers;
(ii) require specific congressional authorization, including by an Act of Congress;
(iii) have not been congressionally authorized;
(iv) have not been included in any previous annual report; and
(v) if authorized, could be carried out by the Corps of Engineers.
(B) *Description of benefits*
(i) *Description* — The Secretary shall describe in the annual report, to the extent applicable and practicable, for each proposed feasibility study and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study included in the annual report, the benefits, as described in clause (ii), of each such study or proposed modification (including the water resources development project that is the subject of the proposed feasibility study or the proposed modification to an authorized feasibility study).
(ii) *Benefits* — The benefits (or expected benefits, in the case of a proposed feasibility study) described in this clause 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.
(C) *Identification of other factors* — The Secretary shall identify in the annual report, to the extent practicable—
(i) for each proposed feasibility study included in the annual report, the non-Federal interest that submitted the proposed feasibility study pursuant to subsection (b); and
(ii) for each proposed feasibility study and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study included in the annual report, whether the non-Federal interest has demonstrated—
(I) that local support exists for the proposed feasibility study or proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study (including the water resources development project that is the subject of the proposed feasibility study or the proposed modification to an authorized feasibility study); and
(II) the financial ability to provide the required non-Federal cost share.
(D) *Modifications of projects carried out pursuant to continuing authority programs*
(i) *In general* — With respect to a project being carried out pursuant to a continuing authority program for which a proposed modification is necessary because the project is projected to exceed, in the coming fiscal year, the maximum Federal cost of the project, the Secretary shall include a proposed modification in the annual report if the proposed modification will result in completion of construction the 11 So in original. Probably should be preceded by “of”. project and the justification for the modification is not the result of a change in the scope of the project.
(ii) *Inclusion* — For each proposed modification included in an annual report under clause (i), the Secretary shall include in the annual report—
(I) a justification of why the modification is necessary;
(II) an estimate of the total cost and timeline required to complete construction of the project; and
(III) an indication of continued support by the non-Federal interest and the financial ability of the non-Federal interest to provide the required cost-share.
(iii) *Definition* — For the purposes of this subparagraph, the term “continuing authority program” means any of—
(I) [section 701r of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section701r&num=0&edition=prelim);
(II) [section 426g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section426g&num=0&edition=prelim);
(III) [section 577 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section577&num=0&edition=prelim);
(IV) [section 426i of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section426i&num=0&edition=prelim);
(V) [section 2326 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2326&num=0&edition=prelim);
(VI) [section 701s of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section701s&num=0&edition=prelim);
(VII) [section 2330 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2330&num=0&edition=prelim);
(VIII) [section 701g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section701g&num=0&edition=prelim);
(IX) [section 2309a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2309a&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(X) [section 2289b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2289b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Transparency** — The Secretary shall include in the annual report, for each feasibility report, proposed feasibility study, and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study 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—
(i) the feasibility report;
(ii) the proposed feasibility study;
(iii) the authorized feasibility study for which the modification is proposed; or
(iv) construction of—
(I) the water resources development project that is the subject of—
(aa) the feasibility report;
(bb) the proposed feasibility study; or
(cc) the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed; or
(II) the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project;
(B) a letter or statement of support for the feasibility report, proposed feasibility study, or proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study from each associated non-Federal interest;
(C) the purpose of the feasibility report, proposed feasibility study, or proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study;
(D) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the Federal, non-Federal, and total costs of—
(i) the proposed modification to an authorized feasibility study; and
(ii) construction of—
(I) the water resources development project that is the subject of—
(aa) the feasibility report; or
(bb) the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed, with respect to the change in costs resulting from such modification; or
(II) the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project; and
(E) an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the monetary and nonmonetary benefits of—
(i) the water resources development project that is the subject of—
(I) the feasibility report; or
(II) the authorized feasibility study for which a modification is proposed, with respect to the benefits of such modification; or
(ii) the proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project.
(3) **Certification** — The Secretary shall include in the annual report a certification stating that each feasibility report, proposed feasibility study, and proposed modification to an authorized water resources development project or feasibility study included in the annual report meets the criteria established in 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 such paragraph.
(B) *Limitation* — In carrying out the activities described in this section—
(i) 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 the Secretary’s determination that the proposal requires legislative changes to an authorized water resources development project, feasibility study, or environmental infrastructure program;
(ii) 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 that the proposals are for the purposes of navigation, flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, or municipal or agricultural water supply; and
(iii) 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) Programmatic modifications in annual report** The Secretary shall include in the annual report only proposed modifications for an environmental infrastructure assistance program that have not been included in any previous annual report. For each proposed modification, the Secretary shall include a letter or statement of support for the proposed modification from each associated non-Federal interest, description of assistance provided, and total Federal cost of assistance provided.
**(e) Special rule for initial annual report** Notwithstanding any other deadlines required by this section, the Secretary shall—
(1) not later than 60 days after June 10, 2014, publish in the Federal Register a notice required by subsection (b)(1); and
(2) include in such 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 such notice in the Federal Register in order for such proposals to be considered for inclusion in the first annual report developed by the Secretary under this section.
**(f) Publication** Upon submission of an annual report to Congress, the Secretary shall make the annual report publicly available, including through publication on the Internet.
**(g) Non-Federal interest notification** After the publication of the annual report under subsection (f), if the proposal of a non-Federal interest submitted under subsection (b) was included by the Secretary in the appendix under subsection (c)(4), the Secretary shall provide written notification to the non-Federal interest of such inclusion.
**(h) Congressional notification** Not later than 30 days after the publication of the annual report under subsection (f), for each proposal included in that annual report or appendix, the Secretary shall notify each Member of Congress that represents the State in which that proposal will be located that the proposal was included the annual report or the appendix.
**(i) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Annual report** — The term “annual report” means a report required by subsection (a).
(2) **Feasibility report**
(A) *In general* — The term “feasibility report” means a final feasibility report developed under [section 2282 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2282&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) *Inclusions* — The term “feasibility report” includes—
(i) a report described in [section 2215(d)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2215/d/2&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(ii) where applicable, any associated report of the Chief of Engineers.
(3) **Feasibility study** — The term “feasibility study” has the meaning given that term in [section 2215 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2215&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) **Non-Federal interest** — The term “non-Federal interest” has the meaning given that term in [section 1962d–5b of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1962d–5b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(5) **Water resources development project** — The term “water resources development project” includes a project under an environmental infrastructure assistance program.
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The Secretary of the Army is authorized to allot from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for flood control, not to exceed $50,000,000 per year, for the construction, repair, restoration, and modification of emergency streambank and shoreline protection works to prevent damage to highways, bridge approaches, lighthouses (including those lighthouses with historical value), and public works, churches, hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit public services, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable: Provided, That not more than $15,000,000 shall be allotted for this purpose at any single locality from the appropriations for any one fiscal year, and if such amount is not sufficient to cover the costs included in the Federal cost share for a project, as determined by the Secretary, the non-Federal interest shall be responsible for any such costs that exceed such amount.
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**(a) Construction of small shore and beach restoration and protection projects**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary may carry out a program for the construction of small shore and beach restoration and protection projects not specifically authorized by Congress that otherwise comply with [section 426e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section426e&num=0&edition=prelim) if the Secretary determines that such construction is advisable.
(2) **Local cooperation** — The local cooperation requirement of [section 426e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section426e&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply to a project under this section.
(3) **Completeness** — A project under this subsection—
(A) shall be complete; and
(B) shall not commit the United States to any additional improvement to ensure the successful operation of the project; except for participation in periodic beach nourishment in accordance with—
(i) [section 426e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section426e&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(ii) the procedure for projects authorized after submission of a survey report.
**(b) National shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall conduct under the program authorized by subsection (a) a national shoreline erosion control development and demonstration program (referred to in this section as the “demonstration program”).
(2) **Requirements**
(A) *In general* — The demonstration program shall include provisions for—
(i) projects consisting of planning, design, construction, and monitoring of prototype engineered and native and naturalized vegetat
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**(a) Program authority** The Secretary shall undertake a program of research for the control of ice, and to assist communities in breaking up ice, which otherwise is likely to cause or aggravate flood damage or severe streambank erosion.
**(b) Assistance to units of local government** The Secretary is further authorized to provide technical assistance to units of local government to implement local plans to control or break up such ice. As part of such authority, the Secretary shall acquire necessary ice-control or ice-breaking equipment, which shall be loaned to units of local government together with operating assistance, where appropriate.
**(c) Authorization of appropriations** There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 per fiscal year for each of the fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992 for purposes of carrying out subsections (a) and (b) of this section, such sums to remain available until expended.
**(d) Hardwick, Vermont, demonstration program** To implement further the purposes of this section, the Secretary, in consultation and cooperation with local officials, is authorized and directed to undertake a demonstration program for the control of ice at Hardwick, Vermont. The work authorized by this subsection shall be designed to minimize the danger of flooding due to ice problems in the vicinity of such community. In the design, construction, and location of ice-control structures for this project, full consideration will be given to the recreational, scenic, and environmental values of the reach of river affected by the project, in order to minimize project impacts on these values. Full opportunity shall be given to interested environmental and recreational organizations to participate in such planning. There is authorized to be appropriated
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The Secretary of the Army is authorized to allot not to exceed $15,000,000 from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for any one fiscal year for flood control, for removing accumulated snags and other debris, for preventing and mitigating flood damages associated with ice jams, and clearing and straightening the channel in navigable streams and tributaries thereof, when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable in the interest of flood control: Provided, That not more than $1,000,000 shall be expended for this purpose for any single tributary from the appropriations for any one fiscal year.
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**(a) In general** It is the policy of the United States for the Corps of Engineers to strive to understand and accommodate and, in coordination with non-Federal interests, seek to address the water resources development needs of all communities in the United States.
**(b) Outreach and access**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary shall, at Federal expense, develop, support, and implement public awareness, education, and regular outreach and engagement efforts for potential non-Federal interests with respect to the water resources development authorities of the Secretary, with particular emphasis on—
(A) technical service programs, including the authorities under—
(i) [section 709a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section709a&num=0&edition=prelim);
(ii) [section 1962d–16 of title 42](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section1962d–16&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(iii) [section 2269 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2269&num=0&edition=prelim);
(B) continuing authority programs, as such term is defined in [section 2282d(c)(1)(D) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2282d/c/1/D&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(C) ensuring that a potential non-Federal interest is aware of the roles, responsibilities, and financial commitments associated with a completed water resources development project prior to initiating a feasibility study (as defined in [section 2215(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2215/d&num=0&edition=prelim)), including operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation responsibili
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In any case in which a project under the jurisdiction of the Secretary is budgeted under a different business line than the business line under which the project was originally authorized, the Secretary shall ensure that the project is carried out in accordance with any requirements that apply to the business line under which the project was originally authorized.
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**(a) Flood control**
(1) **General rule** — The non-Federal interests for a project with costs assigned to flood control (other than a nonstructural project) shall—
(A) pay 5 percent of the cost of the project assigned to flood control during construction of the project;
(B) provide all lands, easements, rights-of-way, and dredged material disposal areas required only for flood control and perform all related necessary relocations; and
(C) provide that portion of the joint costs of lands, easements, rights-of-way, dredged material disposal areas, and relocations which is assigned to flood control.
(2) **35 percent minimum contribution** — If the value of the contributions required under paragraph (1) of this subsection is less than 35 percent of the cost of the project assigned to flood control, the non-Federal interest shall pay during construction of the project such additional amounts as are necessary so that the total contribution of the non-Federal interests under this subsection is equal to 35 percent of the cost of the project assigned to flood control.
(3) **50 percent maximum** — The non-Federal share under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the project assigned to flood control. The preceding sentence does not modify the requirement of paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection.
(4) **Deferred payment of amount exceeding 30 percent** — If the total amount of the contribution required under paragraph (1) of this subsection exceeds 30 percent of the cost of the project assigned to flood control, the non-Federal interests may pay the amount of the excess to the Secretary over a 15-year period (or such shorter period as may be agreed to by the Secretary and the non-Federal interests) beginning on the date construction of the project or
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**(a) Omitted**
**(b) Planning process improvements** The Chief of Engineers—
(1) shall adopt a risk analysis approach to project cost estimates for water resources projects; and
(2) not later than one year after November 8, 2007, shall—
(A) issue procedures for risk analysis for cost estimation for water resources projects; and
(B) submit to Congress a report that includes any recommended amendments to [section 2280 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2280&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Benchmarks**
(1) **In general** — Not later than 12 months after November 8, 2007, the Chief of Engineers shall establish benchmarks for determining the length of time it should take to conduct a feasibility study for a water resources project and its associated review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ([42 U.S.C. 4321](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4321&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.). The Chief of Engineers shall use such benchmarks as a management tool to make the feasibility study process more efficient in all districts of the Corps of Engineers.
(2) **Benchmark goals** — The Chief of Engineers shall establish, to the extent practicable, under paragraph (1) benchmark goals for completion of feasibility studies for water resources projects generally within 2 years. In the case of feasibility studies that the Chief of Engineers determines may require additional time based on the project type, size, cost, or complexity, the benchmark goal for completion shall be generally within 4 years.
**(d) Calculation of benefits and costs for flood damage reduction projects** A feasibility study for a project for flood damage reduction shall include, as part of t
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**(a) In general** The Secretary of the Army is authorized to investigate, study, plan, and implement structural and nonstructural measures for the prevention or mitigation of shore damages attributable to Federal navigation works and shore damage attributable to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, if a non-Federal public body agrees to operate and maintain such measures, and, in the case of interests in real property acquired in conjunction with nonstructural measures, to operate and maintain the property for public purposes in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary.
**(b) Cost sharing** The costs of implementing measures, including a study, shall be cost-shared in the same proportion as the cost-sharing provisions applicable to construction of the project causing the shore damage.
**(c) Requirement for specific authorization** No such project shall be initiated without specific authorization by Congress if the Federal first cost exceeds $15,000,000.
**(d) Coordination** The Secretary shall—
(1) coordinate the implementation of the measures under this section with other Federal and non-Federal shore protection projects in the same geographic area; and
(2) to the extent practicable, combine mitigation projects with other shore protection projects in the same area into a comprehensive regional project.
**(e) Reimbursement for feasibility studies** Beginning on December 16, 2016, in any case in which the Secretary implements a project under this section, the Secretary shall reimburse or credit the non-Federal interest for any amounts contributed for the study evaluating the damage in excess of the non-Federal share of the costs, as determined under subsection (b).
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The Secretary of the Army is authorized to allot from any appropriations heretofore or hereafter made for flood control, not to exceed $90,000,000 for any one fiscal year, for the implementation of small structural and nonstructural projects, and projects that use natural features or nature-based features (as those terms are defined in [section 2289a(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section2289a/a&num=0&edition=prelim)), for flood control and related purposes not specifically authorized by Congress, which come within the provisions of [section 701a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section701a&num=0&edition=prelim), when in the opinion of the Chief of Engineers such work is advisable. The amount allotted for a project shall be sufficient to complete Federal participation in the project. Not more than $15,000,000 shall be allotted under this section for a project at any single locality. The provisions of local cooperation specified in [section 701c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title33-section701c&num=0&edition=prelim) shall apply. The work shall be complete in itself and not commit the United States to any additional improvement to insure its successful operation, except as may result from the normal procedure applying to projects authorized after submission of preliminary examination and survey reports.
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