Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§701h–2 No Adverse Effect on Processes
Title 33 › CHAPTER 15 — FLOOD CONTROL › § 701h–2
Summary
The Secretary must make sure that when non‑Federal groups give money to help plan or carry out a water resources project, using that money does not harm other projects. It must not slow or change the schedule or process for projects run by other non‑Federal entities that don’t use those funding options, and it must not interfere with including those projects in the President’s annual budget to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31.
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Title 33, §701h–2
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In implementing any provision of law that authorizes a non-Federal interest to provide, advance, or contribute funds to the Secretary for the development or implementation of a water resources development project (including section 2231 and 2232 of this title, section 701h of this title, and section 701h–1 of this title), the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that the use by a non-Federal interest of such authorities does not adversely affect—
(1)the process or timeline for development and implementation of other water resources development projects by other non-Federal entities that do not use such authorities; or
(2)the process for including such projects in the President’s annual budget submission to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31.
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“Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 102 of Pub. L. 115–270, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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33 U.S.C. § 701h–2
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102