Sec. 8350. LOWER MISSOURI RIVER STREAMBANK EROSION CONTROL EVALUATION AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
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## SEC. 8350 LOWER MISSOURI RIVER STREAMBANK EROSION CONTROL EVALUATION AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ###
(a)In General The Secretary is authorized to carry out streambank erosion control evaluation and demonstration projects in the Lower Missouri River through contracts with non-Federal interests, including projects for streambank protection and stabilization. ###
(b)Area The Secretary shall carry out demonstration projects under this section on the reach of the Missouri River between Sioux City, Iowa, and the confluence of the Missouri River and the Mississippi River. ###
(c)Requirements In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall— ####
(1)conduct an evaluation of the extent of streambank erosion on the Lower Missouri River; and ####
(2)develop new methods and techniques for streambank protection, research soil stability, and identify the causes of erosion. ###
(d)Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing the results of the demonstration projects carried out under this section, including any recommendations for methods to prevent and correct streambank erosion. ###
(e)Authorization of Appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $15,000,000, to remain available until expended. ###
(f)Sunset The authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts under subsection
(a)shall expire on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act.