33 USC 2238e - Additional projects for underserved community harbors

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

§ 2238e.

Additional projects for underserved community harbors

(a)

In general

(b)

Beneficial use

(1)

Justification

(2)

Cost share

(c)

Prioritization

The Secretary shall prioritize carrying out projects using funds made available under this section based on an assessment of—

(1)

the local or regional economic benefits of the project;

(2)

the environmental benefits of the project, including the benefits to the aquatic environment to be derived from the creation of wetland and control of shoreline erosion; and

(3)

other social effects of the project, including protection against loss of life and contributions to local or regional cultural heritage.

(d)

Clarification

(e)

Federal participation limit

(f)

Statutory construction

(g)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Project

(2)

Underserved community harbor

The term “underserved community harbor” means an emerging harbor (as defined in section 2238(f) of this title) for which—

(A)

no Federal funds have been obligated for maintenance dredging in the current fiscal year or in any of the 4 preceding fiscal years; and

(B)

State and local investments in infrastructure have been made during any of the 4 preceding fiscal years.

(h)

Authorization of appropriations

(1)

In general

(2)

Special rule

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. H, title LXXXI, § 8132, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3719.)

cite as: 33 USC 2238e