§426g Storm and Hurricane Restoration and Impact Minimization Program

The Shoreline Erosion Control Demonstration Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C)(viii), is Pub. L. 93–251, title I, § 54, Mar. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 26, formerly set out as a note under section 1962d–5 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

2025—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 118–272, § 1107(c)(1), substituted “$62,500,000” for “$37,500,000”. Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 118–272, § 1107(c)(2), substituted “$15,000,000” for “$10,000,000”. 2018—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 115–270 substituted “$37,500,000” for “$30,000,000”. 2016—Subsec. (c)(2)(B). Pub. L. 114–322 substituted “$10,000,000” for “$5,000,000”. 2007—Pub. L. 110–114 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to authorization of small shore and beach restoration and protection projects not specifically authorized by Congress. 1999—Pub. L. 106–53 substituted “$3,000,000” for “$2,000,000”. 1996—Pub. L. 104–303 substituted “Secretary” for “Secretary of the Army”. 1986—Pub. L. 99–662 substituted “$30,000,000” for “$25,000,000” and “$2,000,000” for “$1,000,000”. 1970—Pub. L. 91–611 increased authorized annual allotment for Federal share of project

costs from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 and the limitation on allotment for any single project from $500,000 to $1,000,000. 1965—Pub. L. 89–298 increased authorized annual allotment for Federal share of project

costs from $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 and the limitation on allotment for any single project from $400,000 to $500,000. 1962—Pub. L. 87–874 substituted provisions which authorize the Secretary of the Army to undertake small shore and beach projects not specifically authorized by Congress, which otherwise comply with section 426e of this title, and to allot from any civil works appropriations hereafter made, an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the Federal share of such projects in any one fiscal year, provide that no such single project shall be allotted more than $400,000, including periodic nourishment, that provisions of local cooperation shall apply, and that the work shall be complete and not commit the United States to any additional improvement except for periodic beach nourishment, and as may result from procedure applying to projects authorized after submission of survey reports, for provisions which permitted the Chief of Engineers to make advance payments, not exceeding the United States pro rata part of the value of the labor and materials actually put in, and to undertake

of restoration and protective works under sections 426e to 426h of this title upon the request of, and contribution of funds by, the interested political subdivision. 1956—Act July 28, 1956, substituted “restoration and protective works under sections 426e to 426h of this title” for “improvement and protective works”.

of 1986 Amendment Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 915(i), Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4191, provided that: “The

made by this section [amending this section and section 426i, 577, 603a, 701g, 701r, and 701s of this title] shall not apply to any project under contract for

on the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 17, 1986].”

of 1970 Amendment Pub. L. 91–611, title I, § 112(c), Dec. 31, 1970, 84 Stat. 1821, provided that: “The

made by this section [amending this section and section 577 of this title] shall not apply to any project under contract for

on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 31, 1970].”

Functions, powers, and duties of Secretary of the Army and other offices and officers of Department of the Army under section 401 of this title to extent that they relate generally to location and clearances of bridges and causeways in navigable waters of United States transferred to and vested in Secretary of Transportation by Pub. L. 89–670, § 6(g)(6)(A), Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 941, which created Department of Transportation. Pub. L. 97–449 amended section 401 of this title to reflect transfer made by section 6(g)(6)(A) of Pub. L. 89–670, and repealed section 6(g)(6)(A). Hurricane and Storm Damage Protection Program Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1112, Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3775, provided that: “(a) In General.—The Secretary [of the Army] is authorized to carry out a pilot program to award single contracts for more than one authorized hurricane and storm damage reduction project in a geographical region, including projects across more than one Corps of Engineers district, if the Secretary determines that the contract provides cost savings compared to the awarding of such work on a project-by-project basis. “(b) Project Selection.—In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with relevant State agencies in selecting projects. “(c) Criteria.—In carrying out the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish criteria and other considerations that—“(1) foster Federal, State, and local collaboration; “(2) evaluate the performance of projects being carried out under a single contract with respect to whether such projects yield any regional or multi-district benefits; and “(3) include other criteria and considerations that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. “(d) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 23, 2018], and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes findings and recommendations of the Secretary with respect to the projects completed under the pilot program carried out under subsection (a). “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $75,000,000. “(f) Termination.—The authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts pursuant to the pilot program carried out under subsection (a) shall expire on the date that is 10 years after the date of enactment of this Act.”