Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110
§2313b Support of Army Civil Works Program
Title 33 › CHAPTER 36 — WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER V — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2313b
Summary
The Secretary of the Army can use contracts or grants with non‑Federal partners—governments, universities, research centers, and nonprofits—to do research for the Army civil works program. Research contracts may aim for commercial uses, and commercial potential can be counted when evaluating proposals.
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Title 33, §2313b
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(a)General authority
In carrying out research and development in support of the civil works program of the Department of the Army, the Secretary may utilize contracts, cooperative research and development agreements, cooperative agreements, and grants with non-Federal entities, including State and local governments, colleges and universities, consortia, professional and technical societies, public and private scientific and technical foundations, research institutions, educational organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
(b)Commercial application
With respect to contracts for research and development, the Secretary may include requirements that have potential commercial application and may use such potential application as an evaluation factor where appropriate.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1996, 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. 104–303, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 2313b
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110