33 USC 2347b - Purpose and need

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

§ 2347b.

Purpose and need

(a)

Purpose and need statements

(1)

In general

Not later than 90 days after the date of receipt of a complete application for a water storage project, the District Engineer shall develop and provide to the applicant a purpose and need statement that describes—

(A)

whether the District Engineer concurs with the assessment of the purpose of and need for the water storage project proposed by the applicant; and

(B)

in any case in which the District Engineer does not concur as described in subparagraph (A), an assessment by the District Engineer of the purpose of and need for the project.

(2)

Effect on environmental impact statements

(b)

Appeals request

(Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1126, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3779.)

cite as: 33 USC 2347b