Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110

§578a Disposition Studies

Title 33 › CHAPTER 12 — RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS GENERALLY › SUBCHAPTER I — GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 578a

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

When doing a disposition study for an Army Corps of Engineers project — including a study under section 549a or an assessment under section 6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349) — the Secretary must consider how much the property matters for the economy, culture, history, or recreation at the national, State, and local levels. No later than 1 year after December 16, 2016, the Secretary must finish the assessment and inventory required under section 6002(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349).

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Title 33, §578a

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(a)In general
In carrying out a disposition study for a project of the Corps of Engineers, including a disposition study under section 549a of this title or an assessment under section 6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349), the Secretary shall consider the extent to which the property concerned has economic, cultural, historic, or recreational significance or impacts at the national, State, or local level.
(b)Completion of assessment and inventory
Not later than 1 year after December 16, 2016, the Secretary shall complete the assessment and inventory required under section 6002(a) of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–121; 128 Stat. 1349).

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References in Text

section 6002 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, referred to in text, is section 6002 of Pub. L. 113–121, title VI, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1349, which is not classified to the Code.

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. § 578a

Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110