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33 U.S.C. § 2294 — Office of Environmental Policy
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Page 787
TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 2295
of title LXXXI of div. H of Pub. L. 117–263, Dec. 23, 2022,
136 Stat. 3702, which is not classified to the Code.
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024, and also as part of the Thom-
as R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024,
and not as part of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
‘‘SECRETARY’’ DEFINED
Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see sec-
tion 1002 of div. A of Pub. L. 118–272, set out as a note
under section 2201 of this title.
§ 2293. Reprogramming during national emer-
gencies
(a) Termination or deferment of civil works
projects; application of resources to national
defense projects
In the event of a declaration of war or a dec-
laration by the President of a national emer-
gency in accordance with the National Emer-
gencies Act [50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] that requires
or may require use of the Armed Forces, the
Secretary, without regard to any other provi-
sion of law, may (1) terminate or defer the con-
struction, operation, maintenance, or repair of
any Department of the Army civil works project
that he deems not essential to the national de-
fense, and (2) apply the resources of the Depart-
ment of the Army’s civil works program, includ-
ing funds, personnel, and equipment, to con-
struct or assist in the construction, operation,
maintenance, and repair of authorized civil
works, military construction, and civil defense
projects that are essential to the national de-
fense.
(b) Termination of state of war or national emer-
gency
The Secretary shall immediately notify the
appropriate committees of Congress of any ac-
tions taken pursuan
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Page 787
TITLE 33—NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
§ 2295
of title LXXXI of div. H of Pub. L. 117–263, Dec. 23, 2022,
136 Stat. 3702, which is not classified to the Code.
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2024, and also as part of the Thom-
as R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024,
and not as part of the Water Resources Development
Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
‘‘SECRETARY’’ DEFINED
Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see sec-
tion 1002 of div. A of Pub. L. 118–272, set out as a note
under section 2201 of this title.
§ 2293. Reprogramming during national emer-
gencies
(a) Termination or deferment of civil works
projects; application of resources to national
defense projects
In the event of a declaration of war or a dec-
laration by the President of a national emer-
gency in accordance with the National Emer-
gencies Act [50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] that requires
or may require use of the Armed Forces, the
Secretary, without regard to any other provi-
sion of law, may (1) terminate or defer the con-
struction, operation, maintenance, or repair of
any Department of the Army civil works project
that he deems not essential to the national de-
fense, and (2) apply the resources of the Depart-
ment of the Army’s civil works program, includ-
ing funds, personnel, and equipment, to con-
struct or assist in the construction, operation,
maintenance, and repair of authorized civil
works, military construction, and civil defense
projects that are essential to the national de-
fense.
(b) Termination of state of war or national emer-
gency
The Secretary shall immediately notify the
appropriate committees of Congress of any ac-
tions taken pursuant to the authorities provided
by this section, and cease to exercise such au-
thorities not later than 180 calendar days after
the termination of the state of war or national
emergency, whichever occurs later.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 923, Nov. 17, 1986, 100
Stat. 4194.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The National Emergencies Act, referred to in subsec.
(a), is Pub. L. 94–412, Sept. 14, 1976, 90 Stat. 1255, which
is classified principally to chapter 34 (§ 1601 et seq.) of
Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete clas-
sification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note
set out under section 1601 of Title 50 and Tables.
§ 2293a. Reprogramming of funds for projects by
Corps of Engineers
None of the funds made available before, on, or
after June 15, 2006, in an appropriations Act may
be expended to prevent or limit any reprogram-
ming of funds for a project to be carried out by
the Corps of Engineers using funds appropriated
in any Act making appropriations for energy
and water development, based on whether the
project was included by the President in the
budget transmitted under section 1105(a) of title
31 or is otherwise proposed by the President or
considered part of the budget by the Office of
Management and Budget, if the project received
funds in an Act making appropriations for en-
ergy and water development or any other appro-
priations Act making additional funds available
for energy and water development.
(Pub. L. 109–234, title II, § 2307, June 15, 2006, 120
Stat. 457.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Emergency Sup-
plemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global
War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006, and not
as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986
which comprises this chapter.
§ 2294. Office of Environmental Policy
The Secretary shall establish in the Direc-
torate of Civil Works of the Office of the Chief
of Engineers an Office of Environmental Policy.
Such Office shall be responsible for the formula-
tion, coordination, and implementation of all
matters concerning environmental quality and
policy as they relate to the water resources pro-
gram of the United States Army Corps of Engi-
neers. Such Office shall, among other things, de-
velop, and monitor compliance with, guidelines
for the consideration of environmental quality
in formulation and planning of water resources
projects carried out by the Secretary, the prepa-
ration and coordination of environmental im-
pact statements for such projects, and the co-
ordination with Federal, State, and local agen-
cies of environmental aspects of such projects
and regulatory responsibilities of the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 924, Nov. 17, 1986, 100
Stat. 4194.)
§ 2295. Compilation of laws; annual reports
(a) Federal laws relating to improvements of riv-
ers and harbors, flood control, beach erosion,
and other water resources development
Within one year after November 17, 1986, the
laws of the United States relating to the im-
provement of rivers and harbors, flood control,
beach erosion, and other water resources devel-
opment enacted after November 8, 1966, and be-
fore January 1, 1987, shall be compiled under the
direction of the Secretary and the Chief of Engi-
neers and printed for the use of the Department
of the Army, the Congress, and the general pub-
lic. The Secretary shall reprint the volumes con-
taining such laws enacted before November 8,
1966. In addition, the Secretary shall include an
index in each volume so compiled or reprinted.
The Secretary shall transmit copies of each such
volume to Congress.
(b) Annual report
The Secretary shall prepare and submit the
annual report required by section 556 of this
title, in two volumes. Volume I shall consist of
a summary and highlights of Corps of Engineers’
activities, authorities, and accomplishments.
Volume II shall consist of detailed information
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**(a) In general** The Secretary is authorized to carry out a national coastal mapping program to provide recurring national coastal mapping along the coasts of the United States to support Corps of Engineers navigation, flood risk management, environmental restoration, and emergency operations missions.
**(b) Scope** In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Secretary—
(1) shall disseminate coastal mapping data and new or advanced geospatial information and remote sensing tools for coastal mapping derived from the analysis of such data to the Corps of Engineers, other Federal agencies, States, and other stakeholders;
(2) shall implement coastal surveying based on findings of the national coastal mapping study carried out under section 8110 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3702);
(3) shall conduct research and development on bathymetric liDAR and ancillary technologies necessary to advance coastal mapping capabilities in order to exploit data with increased efficiently and greater accuracy;
(4) with respect to any region affected by a hurricane rated category 3 or higher, shall—
(A) conduct coastal mapping of such region;
(B) determine volume changes at Federal projects in such region;
(C) quantify damage to navigation infrastructure in such region;
(D) assess environmental impacts to such region, measure any coastal impacts; and
(E) make any data gathered under this paragraph publicly available not later than 2 weeks after the acquisition of such data;
(5) at the request of another Federal entity or a State or local government entity, may provide subject matter expertise, mapping services, and technology evolution assistance;
(6) may enter into an agreement with another Federal agency or a State agency to accep
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**(a)** All powers and authorities possessed by the President, any other officer or employee of the Federal Government, or any executive agency, as defined in [section 105 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section105&num=0&edition=prelim), as a result of the existence of any declaration of national emergency in effect on September 14, 1976, are terminated two years from September 14, 1976. Such termination shall not affect—
(1) any action taken or proceeding pending not finally concluded or determined on such date;
(2) any action or proceeding based on any act committed prior to such date; or
(3) any rights or duties that matured or penalties that were incurred prior to such date.
**(b)** For the purpose of this section, the words “any national emergency in effect” means a general declaration of emergency made by the President.
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TITLE 50—WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
§ 1601
nent involvement in hostilities is clearly indi-
cated by the circumstances, against any coun-
try, organization, or person pursuant to statu-
tory or constitutional authorities other than
Authorization for Use of Military Force, the
President shall comply with the reporting re-
quirements under—
(1) this section to the same extent and in the
same manner as if such actions had been
taken under Authorization for Use of Military
Force;
(2) the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541
et seq.); and
(3) any other applicable provision of law.
(e) Briefings
At least once during each 180-day period de-
scribed in subsection (a), the President shall
provide to the congressional defense commit-
tees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the House of Representatives a briefing on the
matters covered by the report required under
this section for such period.
(Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XII, § 1285, Dec. 20,
2019, 133 Stat. 1709.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Authorization for Use of Military Force, referred
to in text, is Pub. L. 107–40, Sept. 18, 2001, 115 Stat. 224,
which is set out as a note under section 1541 of this
title.
The War Powers Resolution, referred to in subsec.
(d)(2), is Pub. L. 93–148, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555, which
is classified generally to this chapter. For complete
classification of this Resolution to the Code, see Short
Title note set out under section 1541 of this title and
Tables.
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, and not as part
of the War Powers Resolution which comprises this
chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
‘‘CONGRESSI
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