33 U.S.C. § 701b–15 | Non-Federal plans to provide additional flood risk reduction

(a)

In general

If requested by a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall carry out a locally preferred plan that provides a higher level of protection than a flood risk management project authorized under this Act if the Secretary determines that—

(1)

the plan is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable; and

(2)

the benefits of the plan exceed the costs of the plan.

(b)

Non-Federal cost share

If the Secretary carries out a locally preferred plan under subsection (a), the Federal share of the cost of the project shall be not greater than the share as provided by law for elements of the national economic development plan.

Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1036June 10, 2014128 Stat. 1234(, , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Pub. L. 113–121June 10, 2014128 Stat. 1193 section 2201 of this titleThis Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is , , , known as the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under and Tables.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

“Secretary” Defined

section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121 section 2201 of this titleSecretary means the Secretary of the Army, see , set out as a note under .