Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-110
§701b–15 Non-federal Plans to Provide Additional Flood Risk Reduction
Title 33 › CHAPTER 15 — FLOOD CONTROL › § 701b–15
Summary
If a non‑Federal interest asks, the Secretary must carry out a local flood plan that gives extra protection if it can be built, is environmentally OK, and its benefits outweigh its costs. The Federal share cannot exceed that provided for national economic development plan elements.
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Title 33, §701b–15
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(a)In general
If requested by a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall carry out a locally preferred plan that provides a higher level of protection than a flood risk management project authorized under this Act if the Secretary determines that—
(1)the plan is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable; and
(2)the benefits of the plan exceed the costs of the plan.
(b)Non-Federal cost share
If the Secretary carries out a locally preferred plan under subsection (a), the Federal share of the cost of the project shall be not greater than the share as provided by law for elements of the national economic development plan.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 113–121, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1193, known as the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see
Short Title
note set out under section 2201 of this title and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 701b–15
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110