The document outlines the “Water Resources Development Act of 2024,” detailing its components including definitions, general provisions, various studies and reports, deauthorizations and modifications, and water resources infrastructure. It includes specifics about continuing authority programs, environmental assessments, feasibility studies, and authorized water projects, addressing many aspects of water resource management and infrastructure development across multiple U.S. regions.

In this section, the term "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of the Army.

The bill outlines a pilot program allowing projects under continuing authority programs to use alternative delivery methods, with details on project selection, cost-sharing, and reimbursements. It also includes various amendments to existing acts to increase funding and authorize projects aimed at flood control, aquatic ecosystem restoration, drought resilience, and community revitalization, with specified funding limits and cost-sharing requirements.

The section outlines a program where the Secretary partners with non-Federal interests to develop small flood control projects. Non-Federal partners must cover a portion of the costs, provide necessary lands, and agree to cover other ongoing expenses, while the projects should use innovative stormwater management practices and cannot exceed $15 million in Federal funds per location.

The section establishes an office led by a community project advisor to help non-Federal interests access Federal resources for water development projects. The advisor's role includes guiding, conducting outreach, and identifying assistance programs, with priority for helping rural or small communities. An online portal will be developed for easy access to this information, and $10 million annually is authorized for these efforts.

The section outlines how the Secretary, for a water resources development project, must provide a real estate plan detailing the necessary property interests for the project and identify the minimum property interest needed, which may be less than ownership. It also requires non-Federal interests to provide that minimum interest, mandates an annual report on decisions related to property interest necessities, and allows amendments to existing agreements to comply with these rules.

The section makes changes to the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, allowing non-federal groups to conduct and submit feasibility studies for water projects, with requirements for clear guidance and government support when needed. It also sets a budget of $1 million annually for these activities and allows pre-existing agreements to be updated to align with the new rules.

The Water Resources Development Act of 1986 has been updated to clarify how non-Federal groups can work with the federal government on water projects. This involves changes to agreements, procedures for cost-sharing, and introduces rules for what costs can't be reimbursed, with a budget of $1 million for each year to support these projects.

The section amends a law from 1899 to set up a special office within the Corps of Engineers. This office will help ensure consistency in reviewing applications, meet with applicants beforehand to discuss requirements, and can use funds from applicants to conduct these meetings.

The bill updates the Water Resources Development Act to improve the electronic handling of permit applications by requiring the use of an electronic system for submitting and tracking permits and federal environmental review documents. It also emphasizes coordination with other agencies, sets a deadline for system implementation, ensures public availability of records, and aligns with related environmental regulations.

The section updates the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 and the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 by changing some of the cost thresholds for project evaluations. Specifically, it increases the cost limit for assessments to $3,000,000 for projects under $500,000,000 and $5,000,000 for projects over that amount, while also adjusting a specific project cost threshold from $200,000 to $300,000.

The amendment to Section 5(c) of the Act of August 18, 1941, allows non-Federal interests to receive repair assistance for flood control works even if they don't meet certain eligibility requirements, provided they create a systemwide improvement plan and make satisfactory progress on it. Additionally, it addresses how to handle existing structures that may intrude on these works by requiring a written determination on whether they negatively impact the integrity of the flood control efforts.

The section updates the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, directing the Secretary to improve how fish and wildlife mitigation plans are formed for water resources projects by consulting with local stakeholders. It emphasizes transparency by making project details publicly available, treats mitigation credits as separate project elements, and requires better coordination within the Corps of Engineers for effective mitigation efforts.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 by changing the maximum depth allowed for harbor construction and maintenance from 50 feet to 55 feet.

The section requires the Secretary to issue guidance and create a way to receive funds from non-federal sources for maintaining harbors, within 90 days of the law being established.

The section changes how certain harbor projects in areas like Hawaii, Alaska, and other U.S. territories are decided. It emphasizes that these projects are important if most goods are used in the U.S. or if a community's future depends on the harbor's improvement.

The section updates a 2022 law concerning water resources to better support community harbors that may be underserved. It specifies criteria for projects in island and lake areas and allows for up to 10 marina or berthing area projects that are part of federal navigation projects.

The amendment to Section 8133(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 outlines that, when awarding contracts for a pilot program related to dredging inland waterways, the Secretary should focus on projects that ensure reliable navigation throughout the year, boost freight capacity, and potentially increase the use of containerized cargo on these waterways.

The section outlines how non-Federal entities can use dredged material disposal facilities managed by the Secretary, including using non-Federal facilities with proper permissions and fees that consider any improvements made. It also mandates studies for the potential disposal of facilities not used for 20 years, and clarifies terms like "gross capacity" and "non-Federal disposal facility."

The document outlines amendments to laws about the beneficial use of dredged material, allowing for its use in projects to reduce flooding and storm damage risks. It mandates maximizing the use of such material in vulnerable coastal areas and permits the transfer of excess dredged material for free to non-federal interests.

The section outlines the responsibilities of the Secretary in developing and managing economic, hydraulic, and hydrologic models in cooperation with other agencies and institutions to support water resources projects. The Secretary must coordinate with non-Federal interests, provide access to models and data, allow for in-kind contributions, and define key terms such as "compound flooding" related to these efforts.

The Secretary is required to update water control manuals for certain reservoirs by using forecast-informed reservoir operations when possible. This involves creating guidelines with Federal, State, and other partners, and conducting an assessment to determine which reservoirs are suitable for these operations, especially those within the South Pacific, Northwestern, and South Atlantic Divisions of the Corps of Engineers.

The amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 adds that water control manuals should also include forecast-informed reservoir operations, enhancing how these manuals are updated.

The section mandates that the Secretary include water supply as a core mission for the Corps of Engineers when working on water projects and must equally prioritize it with other missions. However, it does not grant new authority to start or modify projects, and instead focuses on compliance steps, reports, and collaboration with local governments to improve water sourcing and conservation efforts.

The section mandates the Secretary to create guidelines for standardizing real estate administrative fees managed by the Corps of Engineers. These guidelines should cover procedures for estimating costs, tracking activities, scheduling fee reviews, and allowing stakeholder input, with all relevant information made available on each Corps district's website.

The section outlines changes to a law about cost-sharing in managing recreational facilities, allowing non-Federal public entities and private nonprofit entities to collect and use user fees for recreational sites. These entities need approval from the Secretary to ensure they can manage agreements and handle potential damages, with all activities falling under the Secretary's supervision to protect U.S. interests.

The section amends the Flood Control Act of 1968 to allow the Secretary of the Army to keep and use recreation fees for maintaining and operating recreation sites, with at least 80% of the fees collected at a site being used at that site. Starting in fiscal year 2035, fees can be placed in a special Treasury account and these funds are additional to existing funding, not a replacement.

The Secretary is required to keep databases updated with information about recreational sites operated or maintained by the Corps of Engineers, including their current operational status and the recreational activities available at each site.

The Secretary is allowed to formally recognize volunteers who help under specific Department of Defense and Army Corps of Engineers programs mentioned in a 1983 law, but cannot give them cash awards.

The section outlines that within 180 days of the law's enactment, the Secretary must update the Corps of Engineers’ policies for approving requests to install broadband infrastructure on certain lands. The updated policy should ensure public benefits are considered, financial factors are evaluated, decisions are made quickly, and any denials are thoroughly explained, while still protecting natural resources and fulfilling water resource projects' goals.

The section provides updates to the National Dam Safety Program, including new definitions, maintaining and sharing an inventory of dams and low-head dams, requirements for floodplain management plans, funding authorizations through 2028, and specific considerations for supporting underserved communities in dam safety projects.

The Secretary of the Army is required to keep an updated inventory of both dams and low-head dams across the United States. This inventory should include information about each dam's inspections, location, use, condition, and any safety concerns, and must be available to the public online, complete with safety information and resources for reducing hazards.

Section 129 of the bill modifies rules for funding Corps of Engineers dam rehabilitation projects; it allows the Secretary to spend over $60 million on a project only if specific conditions are approved by Congress, and updates the time frame for eligible projects to 2025 through 2030.

The section requires the Secretary to adjust the benefit-cost ratio for projects in certain U.S. territories and states, such as Hawaii and Alaska, to fairly compare them with similar projects in the mainland U.S. It involves calculating both unadjusted and adjusted benefit-cost ratios and considering the adjusted ratio when selecting plans for these projects.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to update how the ability of non-federal entities to pay for water infrastructure projects is assessed, including factors like local income and financial capability. It also mandates that the Secretary of the Army report annually on financial determinations and updates guidance based on the new criteria, prioritizing certain projects, like those affected by disasters or in specific geographic locations.

The Tribal Partnership Program section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 by clarifying the definitions of "Indian tribe" and "Indian Tribe," specifying the criteria for projects located near river systems with Tribal treaty rights, including additional types of stormwater management in project assessments, increasing the financial allocation from $26 million to $28.5 million, and removing subsection (e).

Section 133 of the document amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to include Indian Tribes in certain definitions, adds aquatic ecosystem restoration projects to funding considerations, and removes the fourth paragraph from the original text.

The section updates the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 by clarifying what needs to be evaluated in project studies, including both economic aspects and nonstructural alternatives for flood risk management, and reorganizing certain subsections for better clarity.

The section discussed involves updates to the River and Harbor Act of 1958. It adds "monitoring and contingency planning" to early detection activities and includes the "Connecticut River Basin" in the specifics for river basin projects.

The section restricts the Corps of Engineers from using remote operations to replace jobs currently done by people at water resource projects for ten years after the law is enacted. Remote operations can only be used if they do not interfere with certain activities, address security risks, are needed to improve project efficiency or capacity, and are developed with input from affected workers and stakeholders.

The amendment to Section 128 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 focuses on expanding the harmful algal bloom demonstration program to include projects affecting important water bodies. It prioritizes activities that reduce pollution, use natural methods, and develop new technologies, while allowing the Secretary to make agreements with non-Federal entities for using or selling successful technologies.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to add academic research initiatives by Western Washington University, University of North Carolina Wilmington, and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. These universities will study various topics like water quality, flood mitigation, coastal resiliency, and sustainable water management in their respective regions.

The Secretary is authorized to run a national coastal mapping program, which involves creating maps of the U.S. coasts to support various governmental missions like navigation and flood management. The program includes sharing data, conducting research, and working with other federal and state agencies, with an annual budget of $15 million.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to list new watersheds in Connecticut, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont for assessment. It also authorizes the Secretary to create feasibility reports for water resource projects, with a focus on specific watersheds in Hawaii, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.

The section updates the rules for removing abandoned vessels in U.S. navigable waters. It outlines the responsibilities of vessel owners, defines what qualifies as an abandoned or "covered" vessel, provides guidelines for interagency agreements, and authorizes a budget of $10 million annually from 2025 to 2029 for these activities.

The section describes how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for removing vessels that obstruct waterways.

The amendment to Section 1033(c) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 allows activities related to corrosion prevention to be performed through programs accredited by organizations setting industry standards or through registered industrial coatings applicator programs, including employment and training activities.

In Section 143, the bill outlines requirements for analyzing the impact of actions affecting certain features on the Missouri River. It specifies that before any construction or changes are made to these features, the potential impacts on flooding, erosion, water levels, navigation, and nearby infrastructure must be assessed, and any negative effects must be addressed.

The bill amends the Water Resources Development Act to include "pile dikes" alongside jetties and to clarify conditions under which federal maintenance responsibilities are determined, specifically when a pile dike has become disconnected from a navigation project due to lack of regular maintenance.

The section described discusses an amendment to the Water Resources Development Act. It adds a project for reducing hurricane and storm damage risks in Norfolk, Virginia, to the list of authorized projects in the Act.

The section outlines the requirements for hurricane and storm damage reduction projects, stating that the Secretary can certify and begin construction with a nonperpetual easement if certain conditions are met. It details disclosure requirements for projects needing perpetual easements, promotes minimal real estate interests, allows for implementation without adherence to a specific memorandum for two years, and emphasizes that easements should not exceed the project's lifespan nor be less than 50 years.

The section modifies the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to include the shoreline of the State of Connecticut as part of the areas receiving protection and restoration efforts.

The section expresses Congress's view that the Secretary should improve how water data is managed. This involves creating ways to share and use water data, identifying important data for planning, working with various government levels to set data standards, making data easy to access, and supporting new technologies for collecting and sharing water information.

Congress believes that when conducting a feasibility study, the Secretary should rigorously adhere to specific guidance and policies outlined in memoranda from 2020 and 2021, which emphasize the comprehensive documentation of benefits.

The section outlines the requirements for the Secretary to submit initial and annual reports to specific Congressional committees about the status of various water resources-related reports, detailing the completion progress, available and needed funds, and plans for completion. Additionally, these reports must be publicly accessible, and draft reports are to be provided annually to certain committees, with “covered reports” defined as those required by this Act or future related legislation, excluding feasibility studies.

The text outlines a pilot program to protect Native American burial and cultural sites within the Sacramento River watershed in California. The program involves collaboration with Indian Tribes for identifying, recovering, and reburying cultural resources, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information, and possibly using Army land as reburial sites.

The section establishes a pilot program for the Corps of Engineers to prioritize water supply during drought emergencies in projects located in California, Nevada, and Arizona. It specifies that while conducting these operations, the Corps must adhere to existing water management plans and rules, use forecast-informed operations, and return to normal operations once the drought is over. The section also clarifies that the pilot program does not change existing water laws, agreements, or environmental requirements.

Congress states its belief that it has given the Secretary the power to acquire less than full ownership of real estate through this Act and another related act. The Secretary must report back on whether they agree, and if not, provide suggestions on how Congress could change the law to give the needed authority.

The section establishes a Levee Owners Board, comprising eleven members appointed by the Secretary of the Army, to provide recommendations on improving levee system reliability across the United States. It outlines the duties of the Board, including offering independent advice to Congress and the Secretary, and details the administrative duties of the Secretary to support the Board's operations, specifying that members are not considered government employees for compliance purposes.

The section establishes the Levee Owners Board, which is responsible for advising the Secretary of the Army and Congress on the reliability and safety of levee systems in the United States. The board consists of members appointed by the Secretary, from various regions, and must meet at least twice a year to provide independent recommendations on flood risk management and levee safety initiatives.

For the purposes of this Act, the term "State" is defined based on its meaning from the Act dated October 15, 1940, specifically found in section 33 U.S.C. 701h-1.

The section authorizes the Secretary to conduct feasibility studies for various proposed water resources projects and modifications across the United States. These projects involve flood risk management, ecosystem restoration, water supply, and navigation improvements, among other purposes, aiming to enhance infrastructure and environmental conservation.

The section requires the Secretary to speed up the process of completing feasibility studies for several authorized projects, including ecosystem restoration and flood risk management across various states. It also mandates the quick completion of changes needed for ongoing projects, like the one for ecosystem restoration in Biscayne Bay, Florida.

The section outlines the Secretary's responsibility to speed up the completion of specific feasibility studies related to various infrastructure projects, including modifications for navigation, flood control, and disaster resilience across different locations in the United States. Among these projects are efforts to deepen harbors, extend flood management areas, and enhance national security, with locations in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, and New York.

The section outlines various reports the Secretary must submit to Congress, detailing issues such as accessibility for individuals with disabilities at recreational areas, water turbidity in Oregon, security at the Soo Locks, seagrass rehabilitation in Florida, shoreline use permits, property buyouts in coastal storm projects, fuel efficiency of Corps vessels, and the status of boat ramps. Each report includes specific requirements and objectives to address related policy, environmental, and operational concerns.

The section outlines a series of studies to be conducted by the Comptroller General of the United States within one year of the enactment of the Act. These studies focus on various topics including donor port funding, digital infrastructure use, disaster preparedness by the Corps of Engineers, the impact of homeless encampments on Corps properties, data sharing efforts between federal and state bodies, the integration of nature-based solutions in water projects, ecosystem services for flood management, coordination with Tribal entities, and the assessment of the Risk Rating 2.0 initiative. Each study aims to improve understanding and efficiency in these areas, with findings to be reported to relevant congressional committees.

The bill requires the Secretary to provide an annual report to Congress about harbor maintenance needs and expenses, starting in fiscal year 2026. This report should cover various aspects such as operation and maintenance costs of harbors, funding requests, unmet needs, and deposit details into the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund. The report must be publicly available, and certain previous provisions related to harbor assessments and fund management are repealed.

The section mandates the Secretary, via the Engineer Research and Development Center, to conduct research on reducing microplastic pollution caused by the Corps of Engineers' activities. This includes examining methods related to sandblasting vessels, exploring natural solutions, and assessing the costs and benefits of these measures.

The Secretary is required to conduct a post-disaster watershed assessment for areas in Maui, Hawaii, and near Belen, New Mexico, that were affected by wildfires in 2023 and 2022, respectively. A report on the progress of these assessments must be submitted to relevant Congressional committees within 18 months of the act's enactment.

The Secretary is tasked with examining the potential for creating a link between two hurricane and storm damage reduction projects in Louisiana, specifically one in the Upper Barataria Basin and another called Morganza to the Gulf. This evaluation must be completed and reported to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

The section directs the Secretary to conduct a comprehensive study to improve flood resilience and reduce flood risk in the Upper Mississippi River System, coordinating with relevant states and agencies. It includes evaluating current risks, suggesting improvements to water projects, developing management plans, and potentially changing laws, with the study mainly carried out by the Corps of Engineers and funded primarily by the federal government.

The section outlines that the Secretary is to study the impact of "hot spot erosion" on coastal storm risk management projects in New Jersey. The findings will help formulate recommendations to mitigate such erosion through structures, natural features, or changes to project designs. "Hot spot erosion" refers to a situation where sediment is lost much faster in a particular area than in its surroundings.

The Secretary is required to speed up the study and report on plans for beach restoration in Oceanside, California, using updated data. If these plans are found to be feasible and safe for the environment, the Secretary can move ahead with the detailed planning and design for the restoration work.

The Secretary is given authority to conduct comprehensive studies on riverine and coastal flooding in Washington State, focusing on understanding risks, developing tools to predict and address sea level rise, and identifying vulnerable communities. The studies aim to protect infrastructure and resources by using existing data from various stakeholders where possible.

The Secretary is directed to conduct a study about possibly removing the Cherryfield Local Protection Project on the Narraguagus River in Maine, as part of a review outlined in the Flood Control Act. Additionally, a report on this study must be given to certain Congressional committees within 18 months after this section is enacted.

The section describes that the Secretary will conduct a study to consider removing the Poor Farm Pond Dam in Worcester, Massachusetts, as required by the Flood Control Act of 1970. A report detailing the progress of this study must be submitted to certain congressional committees within 18 months of the enactment of the Act.

The Secretary aims to partner with the National Academy of Sciences to produce a report on the management and operations of dams and reservoirs in the Upper Rio Grande Basin, recommending strategies to improve their functioning and resilience. This report, developed with input from relevant federal agencies, must be submitted to specific congressional committees within two years of the section's enactment.

The Secretary is tasked with conducting a study on how to handle excess easements or land related to a navigation project in Houston Ship Channel, Texas. This study involves considering options like release, transfer, or exchange, and must offer the first chance to the local non-Federal interest for any changes and seek opportunities for land swaps with them.

The Secretary is required to count the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrows in Florida every year and for the past five years whenever possible, and must report the findings to specific Congressional committees each year for the next ten years.

The Secretary is directed to provide technical help as quickly as possible to the Federal entity that requests it, in order to address navigation issues on the Tennessee River at the Wilson Lock and Dam in Alabama. This includes help with engineering, design, and cost estimates.

The Secretary is required to prepare and deliver a report to two specific congressional committees within 60 days of the act's enactment, detailing the Corps of Engineers' plan to take over the responsibilities for the Algiers Canal Levee, as specified in a previous law.

The section amends the process for identifying and removing water development projects that are no longer viable due to factors like lack of support or resources. It outlines steps to create a list of such projects, seeks public consultation, and requires the final list to be submitted to Congress and published, ensuring that any ongoing projects with recently allocated funds are not included.

The bill makes various amendments, including increasing funding for the Water Resources Development Act projects in Las Vegas and implementing new timelines for several environmental and infrastructure programs. It also prioritizes specific flood management and ecosystem restoration projects across multiple states, such as California, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania.

The section discusses the rules for the U.S. government to transfer ownership of certain properties. It authorizes the conveyance of specific real properties, upon fair market payment, to entities in Los Angeles, the County of San Luis Obispo, and the Port of Skamania County, with specific conditions such as cost responsibility and liability, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to update the list of lakes included in a specific program by adding five new lakes: East Lake Tohopekaliga in Florida, Dillon Lake in Ohio, Hillcrest Pond in Pennsylvania, Falcon Lake in Texas, and Lake Casa Blanca in Texas.

The section modifies the Water Resources Development Act of 1996 by adding new projects for the maintenance of various navigation channels, which now include locations like Baltimore Harbor in Maryland, Crown Bay Marina in the Virgin Islands, and Oak Harbor in Washington.

The bill section updates the River and Harbor Act to allow the Secretary of the Army to transfer or convey bridges to state or local authorities under certain conditions, such as taking responsibility for the bridge's upkeep and ensuring its operation aligns with water projects, while also providing funds for necessary replacement or rehabilitation. Additionally, it requires the Secretary to report on bridges managed by the Army Corps of Engineers and identify those that could be transferred to local authorities.

The Upper Mississippi River restoration program is being updated by changing the funding provision in the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. The amendment specifies a funding amount of $15 million for the fiscal year 2024 and increases it to $20 million for each fiscal year after that.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to update certain financial terms related to flood control projects. Changes include past tense adjustments in language, adding a provision for a $200 million payment, inserting a term for non-federal interests, and allowing the modification of agreements to manage excess credits from payments.

The text updates the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand the definition of areas covered for shore protection and restoration, replacing references to "the State of Delaware" with a broader "covered geographic area," which includes Delaware, parts of New York like Fire Island National Seashore, and several hamlets.

If the Secretary replaces the Federal hopper dredge McFarland with another one, they must keep it ready for emergencies, test it regularly to ensure it's working properly, and use it for dredging work when private companies can't meet contract requirements.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 by specifying that the federal share of a reconnaissance study related to acequias irrigation systems will be 100%, despite the usual non-federal cost-sharing rule, and increases the authorized funding from $80 million to $90 million.

Section 312 of the bill changes a previous law by adding "Hawaii" to the list of locations mentioned in Section 444 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, right after "Guam."

The Federal government will pay 100% of the costs for a flood risk management and bank stabilization project in Selma, Alabama, as approved by the Water Resources Development Act of 2022.

The section authorizes the Secretary to consider North Slope Borough in compliance with a floodplain management requirement for a coastal erosion project in Barrow, Alaska, if the Borough adopts a floodplain management plan developed with federal guidance and approved by the Secretary.

The text amends Section 142 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to direct the Secretary to include Contra Costa county alongside others and to focus on the adaptation of the San Francisco Bay area's shorelines to rising sea levels. It requires investigating the impact of new flood protection measures and improvements on economic and environmental factors, especially considering natural and community resources.

The bill modifies the flood control project for the Santa Ana River Mainstem in California to treat the Santiago Creek Channel as a separate part and prohibits construction if it harms nearby trees. The Secretary must update Congress within 90 days about the project's implementation, land acquisition efforts, non-Federal reimbursement requests, and land appraisals and litigation settlements.

Section 317 of the bill increases the funding for a project on Faulkner Island, Connecticut, from $4.5 million to $8 million by amending the Water Resources Development Act of 1996.

The project previously approved for reducing hurricane and storm damage in Delaware, involving the use of dredged material from the Delaware River, has been updated to also cover areas along the Delaware Bay coastline including Broadkill Beach in both Delaware and New Jersey.

The section allows the Secretary to accept and use funds from other Federal agencies to carry out a study on managing flood risks in the Federal Triangle Area in Washington, D.C., as authorized by a previous law from 2022.

The section amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 by specifying that the "Water and Sewer Authority" is added after the mention of "District of Columbia" and changing "Fairfax County" to "the Fairfax County Water Authority" in the law.

The section states that the federal government will cover all the costs of a study to explore water supply options in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas as part of a project authorized by the 2022 Water Resources Development Act.

The amendment to Section 8215(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 specifies that the federal government will cover 100% of the costs associated with the ecosystem restoration of northern estuaries in Florida.

The amendment to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 modifies the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam project to ensure its repair, maintain a stable pool, construct a fish passage, and transfer adjacent park land to Augusta-Richmond County, with costs for modifications capped for the Georgia Ports Authority.

The section authorizes the Secretary to transfer land rights related to a road in Patoka Lake, Indiana, to the State of Indiana without cost, but if the land stops being used as a road, the rights can return to the U.S. The State must cover transfer costs and shield the U.S. from future liabilities on the land while allowing the Secretary to add terms to protect U.S. interests.

The section describes a requirement for the Secretary to complete a study by June 30, 2025, about recent changes and improvements needed for the Larose to Golden Meadow flood control project in Louisiana. It also outlines the need for a report to Congress with study results and recommendations, and authorizes $3,000,000 for this task.

The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 has been amended to allow the Secretary of the Army to give credit to non-Federal parties for specific flood protection work they did in the Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico project in Louisiana after March 31, 1989. This credit is only given if three conditions are met: the work has to be an important part of the project, it had to follow all the rules and laws at the time it was done, and it has to meet certain requirements from a different flood control law.

The section discusses the process for modifying the Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel in Louisiana. It details the steps and timeline the Secretary of the Army must follow when a feasibility study for the project is requested by a non-Federal interest, including providing feedback on additional information needed and completing required analyses and reviews, with some exceptions that might extend the timeline.

The section states that the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam in Minnesota has been changed to no longer be used for navigation purposes, according to modifications specified in the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014.

The section increases the funding for the Missouri River levee system from $7 million to $65 million by amending the 2009 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The section allows privately owned structures like sewer and septic systems to remain at the Table Rock Lake project in Missouri and Arkansas unless they are abandoned or fail. Eligible structures must not affect the reservoir level or threaten the dam and must be on land acquired by the United States or under a flowage easement.

The section outlines the rules for acquiring land for a project to mitigate fish and wildlife losses along the Missouri River. It specifies that the land must be on the river side of levees or support flood risk reduction, and requires the approval of the state governor where the land is located, while prohibiting acquisition by eminent domain. It also defines "covered land" and "covered project" in the context of this project.

The section describes modifications to a flood and storm damage reduction study for the New York and New Jersey Harbor, allowing it to include projects that enhance public and ecological benefits. It authorizes the Secretary to execute these projects, requires consultation with relevant entities, and mandates a progress report to Congress within three years, without delaying current projects.

The section amends a part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1999, changing terms related to flood and storm risk management, specifying how studies under this law are treated as continuations after 2024, and clarifying that resulting projects can be implemented according to another section of the law.

The Secretary of the Interior is prohibited from finishing their review and consultation about certain projects in the Willamette River Basin in Oregon until they formally analyze an option that stops using the projects for hydropower, even though hydropower is one of their authorized purposes.

The section allows the Secretary, when maintaining the Columbia River Channel project in Oregon and Washington, to include the costs of replacing a special type of dredging equipment as part of the project's overall operating costs, as long as both the Secretary and the non-Federal interest agree these costs are necessary.

The Secretary is tasked with speeding up the Buffalo Bayou Tributaries and Resiliency Study in Texas. This study aims to create a final report with project recommendations by December 31, 2025, that align with community goals, minimize environmental and community damage, and boost infrastructure resilience.

The project for the Matagorda Ship Channel in Port Lavaca, Texas, originally authorized in 1958, is being updated to allow for repairs to the jetty deficiency as outlined in a 2020 report. The cost of these repairs will be shared, with the non-Federal contributors covering 10% of the expenses.

The section modifies the San Antonio channel flood control project in Texas, originally authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1954, to follow a new plan known as Alternative 7, which is detailed in a report from January 2014. The Secretary is required to implement the project according to this updated plan.

The section allows the Secretary to create a program to aid environmental projects for water infrastructure in certain counties in Washington State, covering design and construction. The projects must be publicly owned, require cost-sharing between federal and local governments, and have an agreement on long-term operations. A total of $242 million is authorized for this program, with specific allocations for administration.

The section provides funding for various water infrastructure projects across multiple states in the United States, including projects for water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, and environmental restoration. It also includes modifications to previous funding allocations for certain projects, increasing the amounts authorized for specific locations.

The section deauthorizes various flood risk management and navigation projects across multiple U.S. locations. It outlines specific flood channels in Los Angeles County and sections of waterway projects in places like Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Virginia, and Washington, which are no longer authorized for federal involvement or funding.

Congress updated the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to require the Secretary to notify certain congressional committees about requests from non-Federal interests to renegotiate terms for deferred payment agreements, with reports due 30 days after the request and every three months later. Congress also believes the Secretary should address these requests promptly.

The section authorizes several water resources projects focused on navigation, flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, and ecosystem restoration across multiple states. Each project is subject to conditions described in official reports and is accompanied by estimated costs divided into federal and non-federal contributions.

The text allows the Secretary to use certain funds to design and build new facilities in Texas and Missouri, according to specific plans shared with Congress. It also ensures that the funds used are paid back from money set aside for programs benefiting from these projects.