Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§2312 Comments on Certain Changes in Operations of Reservoirs
Title 33 › CHAPTER 36 — WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER V — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2312
Summary
Before reallocating reservoir storage or changing a project’s purpose, the Secretary must allow the public to review and comment.
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Title 33, §2312
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Before the Secretary may make changes in the operation of any reservoir which will result in or require a reallocation of storage space in such reservoir or will significantly affect any project purpose, the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for public review and comment.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 100–676, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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33 U.S.C. § 2312
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102