42 USC 1962-4 - Implementation of water resources principles and requirements

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

§ 1962–4.

Implementation of water resources principles and requirements

(a)

In general

(b)

Development of future water resources development projects

The procedures required by subsection (a) shall ensure that the Secretary, in the formulation of future water resources development projects—

(1)

develops such projects in accordance with—

(A)

the guiding principles established by the principles and requirements; and

(B)

the national water resources planning policy established by section 1962–3(a) of this title; and

(2)

fully identifies and analyzes national economic development benefits, regional economic development benefits, environmental quality benefits, and other societal effects.

(c)

Review and update

(d)

Public review, notice, and comment

In issuing, reviewing, and revising the procedures required by this section, the Secretary shall—

(1)

provide notice to interested non-Federal stakeholders of the Secretary’s intent to revise the procedures;

(2)

provide opportunities for interested non-Federal stakeholders to engage with, and provide input and recommendations to, the Secretary on the revision of the procedures; and

(3)

solicit and consider public and expert comments.

(e)

Definitions

In this section:

(1)

Interagency guidelines

(2)

Principles and requirements

(Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title I, § 110, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2624.)

cite as: 42 USC 1962-4