§ 2267a. — Watershed and river basin assessments.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC2267a]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 36--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
SUBCHAPTER IV--WATER RESOURCES STUDIES
Sec. 2267a. Watershed and river basin assessments
(a) In general
The Secretary may assess the water resources needs of river basins
and watersheds of the United States, including needs relating to--
(1) ecosystem protection and restoration;
(2) flood damage reduction;
(3) navigation and ports;
(4) watershed protection;
(5) water supply; and
(6) drought preparedness.
(b) Cooperation
An assessment under subsection (a) of this section shall be carried
out in cooperation and coordination with--
(1) the Secretary of the Interior;
(2) the Secretary of Agriculture;
(3) the Secretary of Commerce;
(4) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
and
(5) the heads of other appropriate agencies.
(c) Consultation
In carrying out an assessment under subsection (a) of this section,
the Secretary shall consult with Federal, tribal, State, interstate, and
local governmental entities.
(d) Priority river basins and watersheds
In selecting river basins and watersheds for assessment under this
section, the Secretary shall give priority to--
(1) the Delaware River basin;
(2) the Kentucky River basin;
(3) the Potomac River basin;
(4) the Susquehanna River basin; and
(5) the Willamette River basin.
(e) Acceptance of contributions
In carrying out an assessment under subsection (a) of this section,
the Secretary may accept contributions, in cash or in kind, from
Federal, tribal, State, interstate, and local governmental entities to
the extent that the Secretary determines that the contributions will
facilitate completion of the assessment.
(f) Cost-sharing requirements
(1) Non-Federal share
The non-Federal share of the costs of an assessment carried out
under this section shall be 50 percent.
(2) Credit
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may credit toward
the non-Federal share of an assessment under this section the
cost of services, materials, supplies, or other in-kind
contributions provided by the non-Federal interests for the
assessment.
(B) Maximum amount of credit
The credit under subparagraph (A) may not exceed an amount
equal to 25 percent of the costs of the assessment.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$15,000,000.
(Pub. L. 99-662, title VII, Sec. 729, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4164;
Pub. L. 106-541, title II, Sec. 202, Dec. 11, 2000, 114 Stat. 2587.)
Amendments
2000--Pub. L. 106-541 amended section catchline and text generally.
Prior to amendment, section read as follows:
``(a) The Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of the
Interior and in consultation with appropriate Federal, State, and local
agencies, is authorized to study the water resources needs of river
basins and regions of the United States. The Secretaries shall report
the results of such study to Congress not later than October 1, 1988.
``(b) In carrying out the studies authorized under subsection (a) of
this section, the Secretaries shall consult with State, interstate, and
local governmental entities.
``(c) There is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal
years beginning after September 30, 1986, to carry out this section.''
