§579f Budgetary evaluation metrics and transparency; public participation

Summary

When preparing the yearly budget request for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) under section 1105(a) of title 31, starting in fiscal year 2020, the President must use the same way the Corps measures benefit‑cost ratios when it plans projects under section 1962d–17 of title 42. The budget request must also show the clear criteria and metrics the President used to pick and evaluate water projects. When making or making major changes to proposed project budgets, the Secretary, through each District, must at least once a year share information with non‑Federal partners and other interested groups, hold several public meetings about district project budgets, and give non‑Federal partners chances to work with District staff to share information and, as much as possible, help shape ideas and decisions so solutions fit together.