DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY investigations For an additional amount for “Investigations” for necessary expenses related to the completion, or initiation and completion, of flood and storm damage reduction, including shore protection, studies that are currently authorized or that are authorized after 136 STAT. 5208 the date of enactment of this Act, to reduce risks from future floods and hurricanes, at full Federal expense, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That funds made available under this heading in this Act shall be for high-priority studies of projects in States and insular areas that were impacted by Hurricanes Ian, Fiona, and Nicole: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided under this heading in this Act, including a list of study locations, new studies selected to be initiated, the total cost for all studies, the remaining cost for all ongoing studies, and a schedule by fiscal year of proposed use of such funds: Provided further, That the Secretary shall not deviate from the work plan, once the plan has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of the funds provided under this heading in this Act. construction For an additional amount for “Construction” for necessary expenses to address emergency situations at Corps of Engineers projects, construct Corps of Engineers projects, and rehabilitate and repair damages caused by natural disasters to Corps of Engineers projects, $261,300,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That funds made available in this paragraph in this Act are available to construct flood and storm damage reduction, including shore protection, projects which are currently authorized or which are authorized after the date of enactment of this Act, and flood and storm damage reduction, including shore protection, projects which have signed Chief’s Reports as of the date of enactment of this Act or which are studied using funds provided under the heading “Investigations” of this Act if the Secretary determines such projects to be technically feasible, economically justified, and environmentally acceptable, in States and insular areas that were impacted by Hurricanes Ian, Fiona, and Nicole: Provided further, That to the extent that ongoing construction projects are constructed using funding pursuant to the first proviso in this paragraph in this Act, such construction shall be at full Federal expense: Provided further, That the Secretary may initiate additional new construction starts with funds provided pursuant to the first proviso in this paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That using funds provided in this paragraph in this Act, the non-Federal cash contribution for projects eligible for funding pursuant to the first proviso in this paragraph in this Act shall be financed in accordance with the provisions of section 103(k) of Public Law 99–662 over a period of 30 years from the date of completion of the project or separable element: Provided further, That funds made available in this paragraph in this Act may be for ongoing projects that have previously received funds under this heading in the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–2) and for which non-Federal interests have entered into binding agreements with the Secretary at the time of enactment of this Act: Provided further, That projects 136 STAT. 5209 receiving funds pursuant to the preceding proviso, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–2): Provided further, That funds made available in this paragraph in this Act may be for projects that have previously received funds under this heading in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–123) and for which non-Federal interests have entered into binding agreements with the Secretary at the time of enactment of this Act: Provided further, That projects receiving funds pursuant to the preceding proviso, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–123): Provided further, That funds made available in this paragraph in this Act may be used for projects that have previously received funds under this heading in the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–43) and for which non-Federal interests have entered into binding agreements with the Secretary at the time of enactment of this Act: Provided further, That projects receiving funds pursuant to the preceding proviso, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–43): Provided further, That construction of ongoing projects that have previously received funds under this heading from the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–43) to complete certain features, useful increments of work, or components of the project shall be at full Federal expense with respect to funds provided to the project under this heading in such Act or in this paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That of the sums appropriated in this paragraph in this Act, any sums as are necessary to cover the Federal share of eligible construction costs for coastal harbors and channels, and for inland harbors eligible to be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund under section 101 or section 104 of the Water Resources and Development Act of 2020 shall be derived from the general fund of the Treasury: Provided further, That for projects receiving funding in this paragraph in this Act, the limitation concerning total project costs in section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99–662), as amended, shall not apply to funds provided in this paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That any projects using funds appropriated in this paragraph in this Act shall be initiated only after non-Federal interests have entered into binding agreements with the Secretary requiring, where applicable, the non-Federal interests to pay 100 percent of the operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation costs of the project and to hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction or operation and maintenance of the project, except for damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its contractors: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act, including a list of project locations, new construction projects selected to be initiated, the total cost for all projects, and a schedule by fiscal year of proposed use of such funds: Provided further, That the Secretary shall not deviate from the work plan, once the plan has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of 136 STAT. 5210 the Army for Civil Works shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That amounts repurposed pursuant to this paragraph that were previously designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) and section 4001(b) of S. Con. Res. 14 (117th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2022, are designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 4001(a)(1) of such concurrent resolution and section 1(e) of H. Res. 1151 (117th Congress), as engrossed in the House of Representatives on June 8, 2022. For an additional amount for “Construction”, $297,200,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $45,000,000 shall be for flood and storm damage reduction: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $36,575,000 shall be for flood control: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, for flood and storm damage reduction and flood control, $43,650,000 shall be to continue construction of projects that principally address drainage in urban areas: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $36,575,000 shall be for shore protection: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $113,550,000 shall be for major rehabilitation, construction, and related activities for rivers and harbors navigation projects, of which $10,000,000 shall be for authorized reimbursements: Provided further, That of the sums appropriated in this paragraph in this Act, any sums as are necessary to cover the Federal share of eligible construction costs for coastal harbors and channels, and for inland harbors eligible to be derived from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund under section 101 or section 104 of the Water Resources and Development Act of 2020 shall be derived from the general fund of the Treasury: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $19,000,000 shall be for other authorized project purposes, of which up to $11,900,000 shall be for the execution of comprehensive restoration plans developed by the Corps for major bodies of water: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $28,500,000 shall be for environmental restoration or compliance: Provided further, That of the funds made available in this paragraph in this Act, $18,000,000 shall be for water-related environmental infrastructure assistance to make environmentally sound repairs and upgrades to water infrastructure: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act, including a list of project locations, the total cost for all projects, and a schedule by fiscal year of proposed use of such funds: Provided further, That the Secretary shall not deviate from the work plan, once the plan has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.136 STAT. 5211 mississippi river and tributaries For an additional amount for “Mississippi River and Tributaries” for necessary expenses to address emergency situations at Corps of Engineers projects in response to, and rehabilitate and repair damages caused by natural disasters to Corps of Engineers projects, $15,500,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the amount provided under this heading in this Act, such sums as are necessary to cover the Federal share of eligible operation and maintenance costs for coastal harbors and channels, and for inland harbors shall be derived from the general fund of the Treasury: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided under this heading in this Act: Provided further, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of the funds provided under this heading in this Act. operation and maintenance For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance” for necessary expenses to dredge Federal navigation projects in response to, and repair damages to Corps of Engineers Federal projects caused by natural disasters, $324,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the amount provided in this paragraph in this Act, such sums as are necessary to cover the Federal share of eligible operation and maintenance costs for coastal harbors and channels, and for inland harbors shall be derived from the general fund of the Treasury: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act: Provided further, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act. For an additional amount for “Operation and Maintenance”, $52,800,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the amount provided in this paragraph in this Act, $36,000,000 shall be for necessary expenses at inland waterways projects: Provided further, That of the amount provided in this paragraph in this Act, $16,800,000 shall be for other authorized project purposes: Provided further, That within 60 days of enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall submit directly to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations a detailed work plan for the funds provided in this paragraph in this Act, including a list of project locations, the total cost for all projects, and a schedule by fiscal year of proposed use of such funds: Provided further, That the Secretary shall not deviate from the work plan, once the plan has been submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress.136 STAT. 5212 flood control and coastal emergencies For an additional amount for “Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies”, as authorized by section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941 (33 U.S.C. 701n), for necessary expenses to prepare for flood, hurricane, and other natural disasters and support emergency operations, repairs, and other activities in response to such disasters, as authorized by law, $519,200,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That funding provided under this heading in this Act and utilized for authorized shore protection projects shall restore such projects to the full project profile at full Federal expense: Provided further, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of these fund provided under this heading in this Act. expenses For an additional amount for “Expenses” for necessary expenses to administer and oversee the obligation and expenditure of amounts provided in this Act for the Corps of Engineers, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That beginning not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Chief of Engineers shall provide a quarterly report directly to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate detailing the allocation and obligation of these fund provided under this heading in this Act.