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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 · Sec. 8117

Sec. 8117. CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; OUTREACH

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## SEC. 8117 CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; OUTREACH **[**[33 U.S.C. 2281b](/us/usc/t33/s2281b)**]** ###
(a)In General It is the policy of the United States for the Corps of Engineers to strive to understand and accommodate and, in coordination with non-Federal interests, seek to address the water resources development needs of all communities in the United States. ###
(b)Outreach and Access ####
(1)In general The Secretary shall, at Federal expense, develop, support, and implement public awareness, education, and regular outreach and engagement efforts for potential non-Federal interests with respect to the water resources development authorities of the Secretary, with particular emphasis on— #####
(A)technical service programs, including the authorities under— ######
(i)section 206 of the Flood Control Act of 1960 (33 U.S.C. 709a); ######
(ii)section 22 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-16); and ######
(iii)section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (33 U.S.C. 2269); #####
(B)continuing authority programs, as such term is defined in section 7001(c)(1)(D) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d); and #####
(C)ensuring that a potential non-Federal interest is aware of the roles, responsibilities, and financial commitments associated with a completed water resources development project prior to initiating a feasibility study (as defined in section 105(d) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2215(d))), including operations, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation responsibilities. ####
(2)Implementation In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall— #####
(A)develop and make publicly available (including on a publicly available website), technical assistance materials, guidance, and other information with respect to the water resources development authorities of the Secretary; #####
(B)designate and make publicly available a community project advisor at each district and division office of the Corps of Engineers for— ######
(i)inquiries from potential non-Federal interests relating to the water resources development authorities of the Secretary; and ######
(ii)any other responsibilities as determined by the Secretary that are appropriate to carry out this section; #####
(C)conduct regular outreach and engagement, including through hosting seminars and community information sessions, with local elected officials, community organizations, and previous and potential non-Federal interests, on opportunities to address local water resources challenges through the water resources development authorities of the Secretary; #####
(D)issue guidance for, and provide technical assistance through technical service programs to, non-Federal interests to assist such interests in pursuing technical services and developing proposals for water resources development projects; #####
(E)provide, at the request of a non-Federal interest, assistance with researching and identifying existing project authorizations or authorities to address local water resources challenges; and #####
(F)to the maximum extent practicable— ######
(i)develop and continue to make publicly available, through a publicly available existing website, information on the projects and studies within the jurisdiction of each district of the Corps of Engineers; and ######
(ii)ensure that the information described in clause
(i)is consistent and made publicly available in the same manner across all districts of the Corps of Engineers. ####
(3)Guidance The Secretary shall develop and issue guidance to ensure that community project advisors designated under paragraph (2)(B) are adequately fulfilling their obligations under that paragraph. ####
(4)Prioritization In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, prioritize awareness, education, and outreach and engagement to economically disadvantaged communities (as defined by the Secretary under section 160 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 2201 note)), including economically disadvantaged communities located in urban and rural areas. ####
(5)Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $30,000,000 for each fiscal year.
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Sec. 8117
CORPS OF ENGINEERS SUPPORT FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES; OUTREACH
U.S.C.§ 2281b
U.S.C.§ 709a
U.S.C.§ 1962d–16
U.S.C.§ 2269
U.S.C.§ 2282d
U.S.C.§ 2215
U.S.C.§ 2201
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