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Code · U.S. Code · Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS · CHAPTER 36— WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT · SUBCHAPTER V— GENERAL PROVISIONS · § 2281

§ 2281. Matters to be addressed in planning

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(a)In general Enhancing national economic development (including benefits to particular regions of the Nation not involving the transfer of economic activity to such regions from other regions), the quality of the total environment (including preservation and enhancement of the environment), the well-being of the people of the United States, the prevention of loss of life, and the preservation of cultural and historical values shall be addressed in the formulation and evaluation of water resources projects to be carried out by the Secretary, and the associated benefits and costs, both quantifiable and unquantifiable, and information regarding potential loss of human life that may be associated with flooding and coastal storm events, shall be displayed in the benefits and costs of such projects.
(b)Assessments For all feasibility reports for water resources projects completed after December 31, 2007, the Secretary shall assess whether—
(1)the water resources project and each separable element is cost-effective; and
(2)the water resources project complies with Federal, State, and local laws (including regulations) and public policies.
(Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 904, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4185; Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 315, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4641; Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 231, Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3704; Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2033(a), Nov. 8, 2007, 121 Stat. 1084.)
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  • Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 904
  • 100 Stat. 4185
  • Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 315
  • 104 Stat. 4641
  • Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 231
  • 110 Stat. 3704
  • Pub. L. 110–114, title II, § 2033(a)
  • 121 Stat. 1084
  • Pub. L. 110–114
  • Pub. L. 104–303
  • Pub. L. 101–640
  • Pub. L. 102–580, title II, § 214
  • 106 Stat. 4831
  • Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 117
  • 110 Stat. 3835
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 904
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–640, title III, § 315
Stat.104 Stat. 4641
Pub. L.Pub. L. 104–303, title II, § 231
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