Sec. 211. Delaware Inland Bays Watershed Study
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The Secretary shall conduct a study to restore aquatic ecosystems in the Delaware Inland Bays Watershed. In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— conduct a comprehensive analysis of ecosystem restoration needs in the Delaware Inland Bays Watershed, including— saltmarsh restoration; shoreline stabilization; stormwater management; and an identification of sources for the beneficial use of dredged materials; and recommend feasibility studies to address the needs identified under subparagraph (A).
To the maximum extent practicable, a feasibility study that is recommended under paragraph (1)(B) shall consider the use of natural features or nature-based features (as those terms are defined in section 1184(a) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 ( 33 U.S.C. 2289a(a) )). In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with applicable— Federal, State, and local agencies; Indian Tribes; non-Federal interests; and other stakeholders, as determined appropriate by the Secretary.
To the maximum extent practicable, in carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use existing data provided to the Secretary by entities described in paragraph (1). The Secretary may carry out a feasibility study for a project recommended under subsection (b)(1)(B). The Secretary may not begin construction for a project recommended by a feasibility study described in paragraph
(1)unless the project has been authorized by Congress. Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes— the results of the study under subsection (a); and a description of actions taken under this section, including any feasibility studies under subsection (b)(1)(B).
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