33 U.S.C. § 467f–1: Lock and dam security

Summary

With FEMA, TVA, and Coast Guard, Secretary must set security rules for locks and dams, including testing and approving barriers that keep boats out. At an owner's request, Secretary must provide technical help owners repay and may use a nonprofit for testing and site surveys. $3,000,000 is authorized.

Title 33, §467f–1

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(a)Standards

The Secretary, in consultation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Coast Guard, shall develop standards for the security of locks and dams, including the testing and certification of vessel exclusion barriers.

(b)Site surveys

At the request of a lock or dam owner, the Secretary shall provide technical assistance, on a reimbursable basis, to improve lock or dam security.

(c)Cooperative agreement

The Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with a nonprofit alliance of public and private organizations that has the mission of promoting safe waterways and seaports to carry out testing and certification activities, and to perform site surveys, under this section.

(d)Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 to carry out this section.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, and not as part of the National Dam Safety Program Act which comprises this subchapter.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 110–114, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.

§467f–1 Lock and Dam Security

Summary

Title 33, §467f–1

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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