Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§2341b Prioritization of Certain Projects
Title 33 › CHAPTER 36 — WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER V — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 2341b
Summary
The Secretary must prioritize a flood risk management project when two things are met. First, there is a signed partnership agreement for the project. Second, the project is in an area where either floods have caused deaths and the President has declared a major disaster or emergency under 42 U.S.C. 5170, or the area is at high risk of catastrophic flooding.
Full Legal Text
Title 33, §2341b
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The Secretary shall give priority to a project for flood risk management if—
(1)there is an executed project partnership agreement for the project; and
(2)the project is located in an area—
(A)with respect to which—
(i)there has been a loss of life due to flood events; and
(ii)the President has declared that a major disaster or emergency exists under section 5170 of title 42; or
(B)that is at significant risk for catastrophic flooding.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, and also as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, also known as the WIIN Act, 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 1002 of Pub. L. 114–322, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 2341b
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102