Sec. 1002. Great Lakes comprehensive flood protection study
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In this section, the term Great Lakes has the meaning given the term in section 118(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1268(a) ). The Secretary, in collaboration with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall conduct, and submit to Congress a report that describes the results of, a comprehensive study to address shoreline protection and resiliency in areas affected by flooding in 2019 due to high lake water levels along the Great Lakes, including an examination of— structural and nonstructural coastal storm and flood risk management measures and flood zone management strategies, including the consideration of natural features or nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act ( 33 U.S.C. 2289a(a) )); continued operation and maintenance of navigation projects within or along the Great Lakes impacted by flooding related to high water levels; management of shoreline caving and erosion; recreation needs; environmental restoration needs; the division of responsibilities of the Federal Government and non-Federal interests with respect to Great Lakes coastal storm and flood risk management measures; the roles and responsibilities of Federal agencies with respect to Great Lakes coastal storm and flood risk management measures; and other related matters, as determined by the Secretary.
The study under subsection
(b)shall— include recommendations on management plans and actions to be carried out by the responsible Federal agencies, including the identification of— additional work that can be carried out by the Corps of Engineers under existing authorities to further reduce flood risk; and additional studies that may be needed; address whether changes are necessary to— the management plan for the Great Lakes; and the management plans for individual lakes of the Great Lakes; address whether there are opportunities for increased non-Federal management in the Great Lakes; and include recommendations for— non-Federal and Federal action, where appropriate; and follow-up studies for problem areas for which data or current technology does not allow immediate solutions. As part of the study conducted under subsection (b), the Secretary shall— identify institutional and other barriers to providing protection to the areas evaluated in the study; and carry out activities that warrant additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers, including feasibility studies. A feasibility study carried out under paragraph (1)(B) shall be considered to be a continuation of the study under subsection (b). In conducting the study under subsection (b), the Secretary shall consult with appropriate Federal and State agencies. In conducting the study under subsection (b), the Secretary shall make maximum use of data in existence on the date of enactment of this Act and ongoing programs and efforts of Federal agencies and States. The study conducted under subsection
(b)shall be at full Federal expense. There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subsection
(b)$25,000,000, to remain available until expended.
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