H.R. 5303 — what changed

added Section 2006 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2242) is amended—

removed “215. Reservoir sediment

removed “(a) In general—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 and after providing public notice, the Secretary shall establish, using available funds, a pilot program to accept services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity for removal of sediment captured behind a dam owned or operated by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the purpose of restoring the authorized storage capacity of the project concerned.

removed “(b) Requirements—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—

removed “(1) review the services of the non-Federal interest or commercial entity to ensure that the services are consistent with the authorized purposes of the project concerned;

removed “(2) ensure that the non-Federal interest or commercial entity will indemnify the United States for, or has entered into an agreement approved by the Secretary to address, any adverse impact to the dam as a result of such services;

removed “(3) require the non-Federal interest or commercial entity, prior to initiating the services and upon completion of the services, to conduct sediment surveys to determine the pre- and post-services sediment profile and sediment quality; and

removed “(4) limit the number of dams for which services are accepted to 10.

removed “(c) Limitation

removed “(1) In general—The Secretary may not accept services under subsection (a) if the Secretary, after consultation with the Chief of Engineers, determines that accepting the services is not advantageous to the United States.

removed “(2) Report to Congress—If the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice describing the reasoning for the determination.

removed “(d) Disposition of removed sediment—In exchange for providing services under subsection (a), a non-Federal interest or commercial entity is authorized to retain, use, recycle, sell, or otherwise dispose of any sediment removed in connection with the services and the Corps of Engineers may not seek any compensation for the value of the sediment.

removed “(e) Congressional notification—Prior to accepting services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity under this section, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice of the acceptance of the services.

removed “(f) Report to Congress—Upon completion of services at the 10 dams allowed under subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall make publicly available and 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 documenting the results of the services.”

added “215. Reservoir sediment

added “(a) In general—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 and after providing public notice, the Secretary shall establish, using available funds, a pilot program to accept services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity for removal of sediment captured behind a dam owned or operated by the United States and under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the purpose of restoring the authorized storage capacity of the project concerned.

added “(b) Requirements—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall—

added “(1) review the services of the non-Federal interest or commercial entity to ensure that the services are consistent with the authorized purposes of the project concerned;

added “(2) ensure that the non-Federal interest or commercial entity will indemnify the United States for, or has entered into an agreement approved by the Secretary to address, any adverse impact to the dam as a result of such services;

added “(3) require the non-Federal interest or commercial entity, prior to initiating the services and upon completion of the services, to conduct sediment surveys to determine the pre- and post-services sediment profile and sediment quality; and

added “(4) limit the number of dams for which services are accepted to 10.

added “(c) Limitation

added “(1) In general—The Secretary may not accept services under subsection (a) if the Secretary, after consultation with the Chief of Engineers, determines that accepting the services is not advantageous to the United States.

added “(2) Report to Congress—If the Secretary makes a determination under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice describing the reasoning for the determination.

added “(d) Disposition of removed sediment—In exchange for providing services under subsection (a), a non-Federal interest or commercial entity is authorized to retain, use, recycle, sell, or otherwise dispose of any sediment removed in connection with the services and the Corps of Engineers may not seek any compensation for the value of the sediment.

added “(e) Congressional notification—Prior to accepting services provided by a non-Federal interest or commercial entity under this section, the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate written notice of the acceptance of the services.

added “(f) Report to Congress—Upon completion of services at the 10 dams allowed under subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall make publicly available and 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 documenting the results of the services.”

removed Section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1572, chapter 688; 33 U.S.C. 701h), is amended by inserting after “authorized purposes of the project:” the following: “Provided further, That the Secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from a State or a political subdivision thereof, and other non-Federal interests, to formulate, review, or revise operational documents for any reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood risk management or navigation pursuant to section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 890, chapter 665; 33 U.S.C. 709):”.

added Section 5 of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1572, chapter 688; 33 U.S.C. 701h), is amended by inserting after “authorized purposes of the project:” the following: “Provided further, That the Secretary is authorized to receive and expend funds from a State or a political subdivision thereof, and other non-Federal interests, to formulate, review, or revise operational documents for any reservoir for which the Secretary is authorized to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated for flood risk management or navigation pursuant to section 7 of the Act of December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 890, chapter 665; 33 U.S.C. 709):”.

removed Section 301 of the Water Supply Act of 1958 (43 U.S.C. 390b) is amended by striking subsection (f).

changed Section 5(a)(1) 301 of the Water Supply Act of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 650, chapter 377; 33 1958 (43 U.S.C. 701n(a)(1)), 390b) is amended by striking “if requested” each place that it appears and inserting “after consultation with the non-Federal sponsor and if requested and agreed to”.subsection (f).

added Section 5(a)(1) of the Act of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 650, chapter 377; 33 U.S.C. 701n(a)(1)), is amended by striking “if requested” each place it appears and inserting “after consultation with the non-Federal sponsor and if requested and agreed to”.

removed “(3) Project agreements—For a project carried out under this title, the requirements of section 103(j)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(j)(1)) may be fulfilled by a nongovernmental organization serving as the non-Federal interest for the project pursuant to paragraph (2).”

added “(3) Project agreements—For a project carried out under this title, the requirements of section 103(j)(1) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2213(j)(1)) may be fulfilled by a nongovernmental organization serving as the non-Federal interest for the project pursuant to paragraph (2).”

removed Section 506(g) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22(g)) is repealed.

added Section 506(g) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22(g)) is repealed.

added Section 2036(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2317b) is repealed.

removed Section 6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349) is amended—

removed “(6) The extent to which the property has economic, cultural, historic, or recreational significance, or impacts at the national, State, or local level.”

removed Section 214(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2352(a)) is amended—

removed “(C) Railroad carrier—The term railroad carrier has the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code.”

changed Section 1022 6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2225) (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349) is amended—

added “(6) The extent to which the property has economic, cultural, historic, or recreational significance, or impacts at the national, State, or local level.”

changed Section 1024(a) 214(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2325a) 2352(a)) is amended by inserting after “emergency” the following: “, or that has had or may have an equipment failure (including a failure caused by a lack of or deferred maintenance),”.amended—

added “(C) Railroad carrier—The term railroad carrier has the meaning given the term in section 20102 of title 49, United States Code.”

changed Section 203 1022 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 1986 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2231) 2225) is amended by adding at the end the following:amended—

removed “(e) Technical assistance—At the request of a non-Federal interest, the Secretary may provide to the non-Federal interest technical assistance relating to any aspect of a feasibility study if the non-Federal interest contracts with the Secretary to pay all costs of providing such technical assistance.”

changed Section 204(d) 1024(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 1986 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2232(d)) 2325a(a)) is amended by adding at the end inserting after “emergency” the following:following: “, or that has had or may have an equipment failure (including a failure caused by a lack of or deferred maintenance),”.

removed “(5) Discrete segments

removed “(A) In general—The Secretary may authorize credit or reimbursement under this subsection for a discrete segment of a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, before final completion of the project or separable element if—

removed “(i) except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary determines that the discrete segment satisfies the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (4) in the same manner as the project or separable element; and

removed “(ii) notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary determines, before the approval of the plans under paragraph (1)(A)(i), that the discrete segment is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable.

removed “(B) Determination—Credit or reimbursement may not be made available to a non-Federal interest pursuant to this paragraph until the Secretary determines that—

removed “(i) the construction of the discrete segment for which credit or reimbursement is requested is complete; and

removed “(ii) the construction is consistent with the authorization of the applicable flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, and the plans approved under paragraph (1)(A)(i).

removed “(C) Written agreement

removed “(i) In general—As part of the written agreement required under paragraph (1)(A)(iii), a non-Federal interest to be eligible for credit or reimbursement under this paragraph shall—

removed “(I) identify any discrete segment that the non-Federal interest may carry out; and

removed “(II) agree to the completion of the flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, with respect to which the discrete segment is a part and establish a timeframe for such completion.

removed “(ii) Remittance—If a non-Federal interest fails to complete a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, that it agreed to complete under clause (i)(II), the non-Federal interest shall remit any credits or reimbursements received under this paragraph for a discrete segment of such project or separable element.

removed “(D) Discrete segment defined—In this paragraph, the term discrete segment means a physical portion of a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof—

removed “(i) described by a non-Federal interest in a written agreement required under paragraph (1)(A)(iii); and

removed “(ii) that the non-Federal interest can operate and maintain, independently and without creating a hazard, in advance of final completion of the flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof.”

changed Section 22 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 1986 (33 U.S.C. 1962d–16) 2231) is amended—amended by adding at the end the following:

added “(e) Technical assistance—At the request of a non-Federal interest, the Secretary may provide to the non-Federal interest technical assistance relating to any aspect of a feasibility study if the non-Federal interest contracts with the Secretary to pay all costs of providing such technical assistance.”

added Section 204(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232(d)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

added “(5) Discrete segments

added “(A) In general—The Secretary may authorize credit or reimbursement under this subsection for a discrete segment of a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, before final completion of the project or separable element if—

added “(i) except as provided in clause (ii), the Secretary determines that the discrete segment satisfies the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (4) in the same manner as the project or separable element; and

added “(ii) notwithstanding paragraph (1)(A)(ii), the Secretary determines, before the approval of the plans under paragraph (1)(A)(i), that the discrete segment is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable.

added “(B) Determination—Credit or reimbursement may not be made available to a non-Federal interest pursuant to this paragraph until the Secretary determines that—

added “(i) the construction of the discrete segment for which credit or reimbursement is requested is complete; and

added “(ii) the construction is consistent with the authorization of the applicable flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, and the plans approved under paragraph (1)(A)(i).

added “(C) Written agreement

added “(i) In general—As part of the written agreement required under paragraph (1)(A)(iii), a non-Federal interest to be eligible for credit or reimbursement under this paragraph shall—

added “(I) identify any discrete segment that the non-Federal interest may carry out; and

added “(II) agree to the completion of the flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, with respect to which the discrete segment is a part and establish a timeframe for such completion.

added “(ii) Remittance—If a non-Federal interest fails to complete a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof, that it agreed to complete under clause (i)(II), the non-Federal interest shall remit any reimbursements received under this paragraph for a discrete segment of such project or separable element.

added “(D) Discrete segment defined—In this paragraph, the term discrete segment means a physical portion of a flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof—

added “(i) described by a non-Federal interest in a written agreement required under paragraph (1)(A)(iii); and

added “(ii) that the non-Federal interest can operate and maintain, independently and without creating a hazard, in advance of final completion of the flood damage reduction project, or separable element thereof.”

removed “(12) Regional district—The term regional district means a subdivision of a State government, or a subdivision of multiple State governments, that is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain projects for the purpose of flood damage reduction.”

changed Section 221(b)(1) 22 of the Flood Control Water Resources Development Act of 1970 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b(b)(1)) 1962d–16) is amended by inserting “and, as defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), a Native village, Regional Corporation, and Village Corporation” after “Indian tribe”.amended—

added “(12) Regional district—The term regional district means a subdivision of a State government, or a subdivision of multiple State governments, that is authorized to acquire, construct, operate, and maintain projects for the purpose of flood damage reduction.”

removed Section 1156 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2310) is amended—

removed “(1) in American”

removed “(2) for a federally recognized Indian tribe.”

added Section 221(b)(1) of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–5b(b)(1)) is amended by inserting “and, as defined in section 3 of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602), a Native village, Regional Corporation, and Village Corporation” after “Indian tribe”.

changed Section 7001(f) 1156 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2282d(f)) 2310) is amended by adding at the end the following:amended—

added “(1) in American”

added “(2) for a federally recognized Indian tribe.”

removed “(5) Water resources development project—The term water resources development project includes a project under an environmental infrastructure assistance program.”

removed At the request of a non-Federal interest with respect to a proposed water resources development project, the Secretary shall meet with the non-Federal interest, prior to initiating a feasibility study relating to the proposed project, to review a preliminary analysis of the Federal interest in the proposed project and the costs, benefits, and environmental impacts of the proposed project, including an estimate of the costs of preparing a feasibility report.

added Section 7001(f) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

added “(5) Water resources development project—The term water resources development project includes a project under an environmental infrastructure assistance program.”

added At the request of a non-Federal interest with respect to a proposed water resources development project, the Secretary shall meet with the non-Federal interest, prior to initiating a feasibility study relating to the proposed project, to review a preliminary analysis of the Federal interest in the proposed project and the costs, benefits, and environmental impacts of the proposed project, including an estimate of the costs of preparing a feasibility report.

removed “2040. Electronic submission and tracking of permit applications

removed “(a) Development of electronic system

removed “(1) In general—The Secretary shall research, develop, and implement an electronic system to allow the electronic preparation and submission of applications for permits and requests for jurisdictional determinations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

removed “(2) Inclusion—The electronic system required under paragraph (1) shall address—

removed “(A) applications for standard individual permits;

removed “(B) applications for letters of permission;

removed “(C) joint applications with States for State and Federal permits;

removed “(D) applications for emergency permits;

removed “(E) applications or requests for jurisdictional determinations; and

removed “(F) preconstruction notification submissions, when required for a nationwide or other general permit.

removed “(3) Improving existing data systems—The Secretary shall seek to incorporate the electronic system required under paragraph (1) into existing systems and databases of the Corps of Engineers to the maximum extent practicable.

removed “(4) Protection of information—The electronic system required under paragraph (1) shall provide for the protection of personal, private, privileged, confidential, and proprietary information, and information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.

removed “(b) System requirements—The electronic system required under subsection (a) shall—

removed “(1) enable an applicant or requestor to prepare electronically an application for a permit or request;

removed “(2) enable an applicant or requestor to submit to the Secretary, by email or other means through the Internet, the completed application form or request;

removed “(3) enable an applicant or requestor to submit to the Secretary, by email or other means through the Internet, data and other information in support of the permit application or request;

removed “(4) provide an online interactive guide to provide assistance to an applicant or requestor at any time while filling out the permit application or request; and

removed “(5) enable an applicant or requestor (or a designated agent) to track the status of a permit application or request in a manner that will—

removed “(A) allow the applicant or requester to determine whether the application is pending or final and the disposition of the request;

removed “(B) allow the applicant or requester to research previously submitted permit applications and requests within a given geographic area and the results of such applications or requests; and

removed “(C) allow identification and display of the location of the activities subject to a permit or request through a map-based interface.

removed “(c) Documentation—All permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary shall be in writing and include documentation supporting the basis for the decision or determination. The Secretary shall prescribe means for documenting all decisions or determinations to be made by the Secretary.

removed “(d) Record of determinations

removed “(1) In general—The Secretary shall maintain, for a minimum of 5 years, a record of all permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary, including documentation supporting the basis of the decisions and determinations.

removed “(2) Archiving of information—The Secretary shall explore and implement an appropriate mechanism for archiving records of permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations, including documentation supporting the basis of the decisions and determinations, after the 5-year maintenance period described in paragraph (1).

removed “(e) Availability of determinations

removed “(1) In general—The Secretary shall make the records of all permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary available to the public for review and reproduction.

removed “(2) Protection of information—The Secretary shall provide for the protection of personal, private, privileged, confidential, and proprietary information, and information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law, which may be excluded from disclosure.

removed “(f) Deadline for electronic system implementation

removed “(1) In general—The Secretary shall develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable, the electronic system required under subsection (a) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

removed “(2) Report on electronic system implementation—Not later than 180 days after the expiration of the deadline under paragraph (1), 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 describing the measures implemented and barriers faced in carrying out this section.

removed “(g) Applicability—The requirements described in subsections (c), (d), and (e) shall apply to permit applications and requests for jurisdictional determinations submitted to the Secretary after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

removed “(h) Limitation—This section shall not preclude the submission to the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, of a physical copy of a permit application or a request for a jurisdictional determination.”

removed Section 2017 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2342) is amended to read as follows:

removed “2017. Access to water resource data

removed “(a) In general—Using available funds, the Secretary shall make publicly available, including on the Internet, all data in the custody of the Corps of Engineers on—

removed “(1) the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water resources development projects; and

removed “(2) water quality and water management of projects owned, operated, or managed by the Corps of Engineers.

removed “(b) Limitation—Nothing in this section may be construed to compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information, law enforcement information, national security information, infrastructure security information, personal information, or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.

removed “(c) Timing—The Secretary shall ensure that data is made publicly available under subsection (a) as quickly as practicable after the data is generated by the Corps of Engineers.

removed “(d) Partnerships—In carrying out this section, the Secretary may develop partnerships, including through cooperative agreements, with State, tribal, and local governments and other Federal agencies.”

added “2040. Electronic submission and tracking of permit applications

added “(a) Development of electronic system

added “(1) In general—The Secretary shall research, develop, and implement an electronic system to allow the electronic preparation and submission of applications for permits and requests for jurisdictional determinations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.

added “(2) Inclusion—The electronic system required under paragraph (1) shall address—

added “(A) applications for standard individual permits;

added “(B) applications for letters of permission;

added “(C) joint applications with States for State and Federal permits;

added “(D) applications for emergency permits;

added “(E) applications or requests for jurisdictional determinations; and

added “(F) preconstruction notification submissions, when required for a nationwide or other general permit.

added “(3) Improving existing data systems—The Secretary shall seek to incorporate the electronic system required under paragraph (1) into existing systems and databases of the Corps of Engineers to the maximum extent practicable.

added “(4) Protection of information—The electronic system required under paragraph (1) shall provide for the protection of personal, private, privileged, confidential, and proprietary information, and information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.

added “(b) System requirements—The electronic system required under subsection (a) shall—

added “(1) enable an applicant or requester to prepare electronically an application for a permit or request;

added “(2) enable an applicant or requester to submit to the Secretary, by email or other means through the Internet, the completed application form or request;

added “(3) enable an applicant or requester to submit to the Secretary, by email or other means through the Internet, data and other information in support of the permit application or request;

added “(4) provide an online interactive guide to provide assistance to an applicant or requester at any time while filling out the permit application or request; and

added “(5) enable an applicant or requester (or a designated agent) to track the status of a permit application or request in a manner that will—

added “(A) allow the applicant or requester to determine whether the application is pending or final and the disposition of the request;

added “(B) allow the applicant or requester to research previously submitted permit applications and requests within a given geographic area and the results of such applications or requests; and

added “(C) allow identification and display of the location of the activities subject to a permit or request through a map-based interface.

added “(c) Documentation—All permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary shall be in writing and include documentation supporting the basis for the decision or determination. The Secretary shall prescribe means for documenting all decisions or determinations to be made by the Secretary.

added “(d) Record of determinations

added “(1) In general—The Secretary shall maintain, for a minimum of 5 years, a record of all permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary, including documentation supporting the basis of the decisions and determinations.

added “(2) Archiving of information—The Secretary shall explore and implement an appropriate mechanism for archiving records of permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations, including documentation supporting the basis of the decisions and determinations, after the 5-year maintenance period described in paragraph (1).

added “(e) Availability of determinations

added “(1) In general—The Secretary shall make the records of all permit decisions and jurisdictional determinations made by the Secretary available to the public for review and reproduction.

added “(2) Protection of information—The Secretary shall provide for the protection of personal, private, privileged, confidential, and proprietary information, and information the disclosure of which is prohibited by law, which may be excluded from disclosure.

added “(f) Deadline for electronic system implementation

added “(1) In general—The Secretary shall develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable, the electronic system required under subsection (a) not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

added “(2) Report on electronic system implementation—Not later than 180 days after the expiration of the deadline under paragraph (1), 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 describing the measures implemented and barriers faced in carrying out this section.

added “(g) Applicability—The requirements described in subsections (c), (d), and (e) shall apply to permit applications and requests for jurisdictional determinations submitted to the Secretary after the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

added “(h) Limitation—This section shall not preclude the submission to the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, of a physical copy of a permit application or a request for a jurisdictional determination.”

added Section 2017 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (33 U.S.C. 2342) is amended to read as follows:

added “2017. Access to water resource data

added “(a) In general—Using available funds, the Secretary shall make publicly available, including on the Internet, all data in the custody of the Corps of Engineers on—

added “(1) the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water resources development projects; and

added “(2) water quality and water management of projects owned, operated, or managed by the Corps of Engineers.

added “(b) Limitation—Nothing in this section may be construed to compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information, law enforcement information, national security information, infrastructure security information, personal information, or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.

added “(c) Timing—The Secretary shall ensure that data is made publicly available under subsection (a) as quickly as practicable after the data is generated by the Corps of Engineers.

added “(d) Partnerships—In carrying out this section, the Secretary may develop partnerships, including through cooperative agreements, with State, tribal, and local governments and other Federal agencies.”

removed Section 38(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 (33 U.S.C. 59j–1(c)) is amended—

changed The Secretary shall accept from the Trinity River Authority of Texas, if received by September 30, 2016, $31,233,401 as payment in full of amounts owed to the United States, including any accrued interest, for the approximately 61,747.1 acre-feet of water supply storage space in Joe Pool Lake, Texas (previously known as Lakeview Lake), for which payment has not commenced under Article 5.a. (relating to project investment costs) of contract number DACW63–76–C–0106, as Section 38(c) of the date of enactment Water Resources Development Act of this Act.1988 (33 U.S.C. 59j–1(c)) is amended—

added The Secretary shall accept from the Trinity River Authority of Texas, if received by September 30, 2016, $31,233,401 as payment in full of amounts owed to the United States, including any accrued interest, for the approximately 61,747.1 acre-feet of water supply storage space in Joe Pool Lake, Texas (previously known as Lakeview Lake), for which payment has not commenced under Article 5.a. (relating to project investment costs) of contract number DACW63–76–C–0106, as of the date of enactment of this Act.