STUDIES.

SEC. 116. STUDIES. (a) South Atlantic Cargo Traffic.— (1) Study.—The Secretary, in conjunction with the Administrator of the Federal Maritime Administration of the Department of Transportation, shall conduct a study of the market for container ship traffic in the South Atlantic region of the United States from Port Everglades, Florida, to Norfolk, Virginia. (2) Purposes.—The purposes of the study to be conducted under this subsection are as follows: (A) Identifying major containerized cargo trade routes and commodity flows. (B) Identifying inland transportation infrastructure needs. (C) Projecting future traffic volumes. (D) Forecasting future container vessel fleets. (E) Developing origin-to-destination transportation costs. (F) Developing differential trade route costs for origin-destination pairs. (G) Forecasting future micro- and mini-bridging opportunities. (H) Developing a computerized database of all traffic flows and costs. (I) Forecasting future port infrastructure needs. (3) Report.—Not later than 14 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (4) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,200,000. (b) Norco Bluffs, California.—The Secretary shall conduct a feasibility study of bank stabilization measures for Norco Bluffs, California, under the flood control program of the Corps of Engineers. (c) Rancho Palos Verdes, California.—The Secretary shall— (1) complete the study of the feasibility of constructing shoreline erosion mitigation measures along the Rancho Palos Verdes coastline and in the city of Rolling Hills, California, authorized by section 712 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4160); and (2) in connection with such study, investigate measures to conserve fish and wildlife (as specified in section 704 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986), including measures to demonstrate the effectiveness of intertidal marine habitat. (d) Southern California Infrastructure Restoration.— (1) Study.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall conduct a feasibility study in the Southern California region of the problems and alternative solutions, including governmental roles and responsibilities, of restoring such region’s public works infrastructure (including roads and highways, fixed rails, bridges, airports, flood control channels, dams, aqueducts, and utility pipes and lines) to full service following earthquakes which cause substantial damage to such infrastructure. (2) Report.—Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress 104 STAT. 4624a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (3) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,500,000. (e) Santa Monica Breakwater, California.—The Secretary shall complete the reconnaissance investigation and feasibility study for the breakwater project, Santa Monica, California, not later than July 1, 1992, and may consider as commercial benefits, for purposes of section 119 of the 1970 River and Harbor Act, benefits from reestablishment of past charter fishing vessel accommodation activities which existed in the area from the 1930’s prior to damage of the breakwater structure. (f) California Oil Spill Restoration.— (1) Study.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, shall conduct a feasibility study in the California coastal region of the problems and alternative solutions, including Federal and non-Federal roles and responsibilities, of containment and restoration of coastal waters and lands (including natural wildlife, habitat restoration, commercial, and recreational activities) following a major oil spill. (2) Report.—Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (3) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,500,000. (g) Santa Rosa, California.—The Secretary may conduct a review and evaluation of proposals for storage facilities associated with wastewater reclamation and irrigation in Santa Rosa, California, for the purpose of developing recommendations concerning Federal and non-Federal participation in construction of such facilities. (h) Kissimmee River, Central and Southern Florida.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a feasibility study of the Kissimmee River in central and southern Florida for the purpose of determining modifications of the flood control project for central and southern Florida, authorized by section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1176), which are necessary to provide a comprehensive plan for the environmental restoration of the Kissimmee River. The study shall be based on implementing the Level II Backfilling Plan specified in the Kissimmee River Restoration, Alternative Plan Evaluation and Preliminary Design Report, dated June 1990, published by the South Florida Water Management District. (2) Report.—Not later than April 1, 1992, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a final report of the Chief of Engineers on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, together with such modifications as are recommended by the Secretary. (3) Post-study work.—All work necessary to prepare the project recommended by the Chief of Engineers, as modified by the Secretary, for construction bidding, including Feature Design Memoranda, shall be completed by June 1, 1994. (i) Nassau County, Florida.—The Secretary is authorized to study the project for beach erosion control, Nassau County (Amelia Island), Florida, authorized by section 3 of the Water Resources 104 STAT. 4625Development Act of 1988 (102 Stat. 4013), for the purpose of determining whether or not such project should be modified to authorize beach nourishment for the southern beaches of Fernandina (south Amelia Island) from Florida Department of Natural Resources monument number 60 to monument number 79. (j) Thurman to Hamburg, Iowa.—The Secretary shall complete the feasibility phase of the study authorized by section 1152 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4255), including completion of planning and specifications, not later than August 1, 1991. (k) Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall study the benefits which accrue to non-Federal sponsors from the project for flood protection on Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, authorized by section 204 of the Flood Control Act of 1965 (79 Stat. 1077), for the purposes of determining— (A) whether or not such sponsors have received the expected benefits from the project; and (B) whether or not there should be a reallocation of costs as a result of any unrealized expected benefits from the project. (2) Report.—Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (3) Non-federal responsibility during study.—During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act and ending on the 30th day following the date of transmission of the report under paragraph (2), non-Federal sponsors of the project referred to in paragraph (1) shall not be required to make payments on non-Federal responsibilities incurred for the St. Bernard Parish portion of the Chalmette area before or during such period. (l) Buffumville Lake, Massachusetts.—The Secretary may study the flood control project for Buffumville Lake, Massachusetts, authorized by the Flood Control Act of August 18, 1941 (55 Stat. 639), for the purpose of determining whether or not such project should be modified to authorize low flow augmentation for improving water quality on the French River. (m) Pearl River Basin, Mississippi.—The Secretary shall conduct a feasibility study of providing flood protection for the metropolitan area of Jackson, Mississippi, and the counties of Rankin, Hinds, Simpson, Lawrence, Marion, and Madison, Mississippi. (n) Rock Creek, Maryland.— (1) Water quality study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of methods of improving water quality of Rock Creek, Maryland. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (o) Saginaw Bay, Michigan.— (1) Extension of deadline for feasibility report.—;Section 711 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4160) is amended by striking “1989” and inserting “1992”. (2) Continuation of feasibility study authorization.—For purposes of section 710 of the Water Resources Development 104 STAT. 4626Act of 1986, the study authorized by section 711 of such Act shall be treated as being authorized on the date of the enactment of this Act. (p) Water Supply, Minnesota and North Dakota.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall conduct a study, with the States of Minnesota and North Dakota— (A) to determine and recommend alternative plans to augment flows in the Red River of the North, Minnesota and North Dakota, including plans to supplement flows for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and fish and wildlife purposes; and (B) to utilize and conserve water within the area. (2) Additional purposes.—Additional purposes of the study under this subsection are as follows: (A) To identify alternative courses of action during drought conditions. (B) To address such issues as system capabilities, regulatory actions, water quality, treaty constraints, and institutional arrangements. (C) To recommend short- and long-term approaches to resolving water supply and use problems, including those that occur outside the area. (3) Specific requirements.—In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary shall— (A) recognize the need for continued flow into Canada; (B) coordinate with the Bureau of Reclamation on actions being undertaken by the Bureau with respect to the Garrison Diversion Unit; and (C) provide for appropriate consideration for protection of the Nation’s water resources as well as the needs of the area for water management and water availability. (q) Lake Winnibigoshish, Minnesota.—The Secretary is authorized to conduct a study to determine whether the Secretary’s jurisdiction should be expanded to include areas above the current pool regulation levels at Lake Winnibigoshish, Minnesota, and to identify methods for bank stabilization and preservation needed due to lake level regulation. (r) Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.— (1) Investigation.—The Secretary may undertake an investigation of the lands bordering on the Lake of the Woods, Minnesota, to determine if such lands and improvements there-to in the United States currently meet applicable requirements of international agreements concerning regulation of the levels of the Lake of the Woods. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall report to Congress on the progress made in carrying out this subsection and the need for further legislation to resolve any outstanding claims for damages caused by the need for additional protective works and measures to satisfy the requirements referred to in paragraph (1). (s) Headwaters Reservoirs of the Mississippi River, Minnesota.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the 6 headwaters reservoirs of the Mississippi River, Minnesota, to assess lake currents and resulting siltation behavior and to determine the impact of lake levels on fish habitat and spawning success. (t) Highfield Water Company, New Jersey.— 104 STAT. 4627 (1) Study.—The Comptroller General shall conduct a study of the facts and circumstances concerning the claims of the Highfield Water Company, New Jersey, against the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the purpose of making recommendations for an appropriate settlement of such claims. (2) Report.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (u) Manasquan River, New Jersey.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the feasibility of implementing flood control measures on the Manasquan River to alleviate flooding in Freehold, Howell, and other affected townships in New Jersey. (2) Report.—Not later than December 31, 1992, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection. (v) Acequias Irrigation System, New Mexico.—The Secretary is authorized to conduct a study of the Acequias irrigation system, New Mexico, to determine whether the project for restoration and preservation of such system, authorized by section 1113 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4232), should be expanded to include additional areas of the system. (w) Buffalo, New York.— (1) Review and evaluation.—The Secretary shall conduct a review and evaluation of the plan prepared by the city of Buffalo, New York, on flooding and associated water quality problems (including those associated with combined sewer overflows, sewer backups, and riverside outfalls) in the Buffalo, New York, metropolitan area. (2) Purposes.—The purposes of the review and evaluation to be conducted under this subsection are to develop recommendations for Federal and non-Federal participation in solving the problems described in paragraph (1) and to identify flood control benefits of implementing the plan. (3) Report.—Not later than 9 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress and the mayor of Buffalo, New York, a report on the results of the review and evaluation conducted under this subsection. (x) Caesar’s Creek Lake, Ohio.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the water supply needs of Clinton County, Ohio. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, together with recommendations for meeting the projected water supply needs of Clinton County, Ohio. (y) Liberty, Ohio.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the water supply needs of Liberty, Ohio. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, together with recommendations for meeting the projected water supply needs of Liberty, Ohio. (z) Washingtonville, Ohio.— 104 STAT. 4628 (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the water supply needs of Washingtonville, Ohio. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, together with recommendations for meeting the projected water supply needs of Washingtonville, Ohio. (aa) Mill Creek, Tennessee.— (1) Feasibility study.—The Secretary shall study the feasibility of nondam options to alleviate flooding along Mill Creek and Seven Mile Creek, Tennessee. (2) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, together with a recommended plan for alleviating the flooding referred to in paragraph (1). (bb) New Madrid Infrastructure Restoration.— (1) Study.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall conduct a feasibility study in the region surrounding the New Madrid Fault (including the States of Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, and Illinois) of the problems and alternative solutions, including governmental roles and responsibilities, of restoring such region’s public works infrastructure (including roads and highways, fixed rails, bridges, airports, flood control channels, dams, aqueducts, and utility pipes and lines) to full service following earthquakes which cause substantial damage to such infrastructure. (2) Report.—Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report on the study conducted under this subsection. (3) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $1,500,000. (cc) Southwest Region Flood Response.— (1) Study.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, shall conduct a study to evaluate— (A) existing flood control measures in the Arkansas, Red, and Ouachita river basins, including the adequacy of flood control storage at existing reservoirs, operation of such reservoirs, and downstream flood control and local protection projects; (B) the effectiveness of Federal emergency response capabilities to prevent or minimize loss of life and damage to property resulting from flooding; and (C) the effectiveness of Federal disaster assistance programs in providing adequate and prompt compensation to flood victims. (2) Report.—The Secretary shall transmit a report to Congress on the results of the study conducted under this subsection not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. The report shall contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Secretary, together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions as the Secretary considers appropriate. (dd) Radium Removal.— 104 STAT. 4629 (1) Study.—The Secretary, in cooperation with State public authorities, may conduct a study of methods of mitigating radium contamination in ground water. (2) Technical assistance.—Upon application of a State public authority, the Secretary may provide, on a reimbursable basis, technical assistance with respect to development and installation of ground water treatment technologies needed to remove radium from ground water used as a source of public drinking water for residents of small communities. (ee) Mississippi River Water Quality.— (1) Study.—The Secretary shall conduct a study of the water quality of the Mississippi River. (2) Consultation and assistance.—In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary is authorized to consult with, and request the assistance of, the United States Geological Survey, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, and appropriate States. (3) Framework.—The Secretary shall consult with the Federal agencies and States referred to in paragraph (2) to develop a framework for the study to be conducted under this subsection. Such framework shall be completed on or before the 120th day after the date of the enactment of this Act. (4) Report.—Not later than December 31, 1992, the Secretary shall transmit a report to Congress on the results of the study conducted under this subsection, including findings and recommendations of the Secretary. (5) Federal share.—The Federal share of the costs of carrying out this subsection shall be 50 percent. (6) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $2,000,000.