33 USC 2202 - Non-Federal engagement and review

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 2202.

Non-Federal engagement and review

(a)

Issuance

(b)

Public notice

(1)

In general

Prior to developing and issuing any new or revised implementation guidance for a covered water resources development law, the Secretary shall issue a public notice that—

(A)

informs potentially interested non-Federal stakeholders of the Secretary’s intent to develop and issue such guidance; and

(B)

provides an opportunity for interested non-Federal stakeholders to engage with, and provide input and recommendations to, the Secretary on the development and issuance of such guidance.

(2)

Issuance of notice

(c)

Stakeholder engagement

(1)

Input

(2)

Outreach

(d)

Submission

(e)

Development of guidance

(f)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Covered provision of law

The term “covered provision of law” means a provision of law under the jurisdiction of the Secretary contained in, or amended by, a covered water resources development law, with respect to which—

(A)

the Secretary determines guidance is necessary in order to implement the provision; and

(B)

no such guidance has been issued as of October 23, 2018.

(2)

Covered water resources development law

The term “covered water resources development law” means—

(A)

the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014;

(B)

the Water Resources Development Act of 2016;

(C)

this Act; and

(D)

any Federal water resources development law enacted after October 23, 2018.

(Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1105, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3772.)

cite as: 33 USC 2202