Pub. L. 102-377, tit. II, sec. 207

Sec. 207. Utilizing processes required under the National Environmental Policy Act, the Secretary of the Interior is directed to conduct a formal analysis, by no later than March 31, 1994, of alternatives for the design, construction, and operation of the Sykeston Canal as a functional replacement for Lonetree Reservoir, pursuant to section 8(a)(1) of Public Law 89–108, as amended by the Garrison Diversion Reformulation Act of 1986, Public Law 99–294. The resulting Definite Plan Report/Environmental Impact Statement shall be utilized by the Secretary for the development of a Record of Decision which is to contain the Secretary–s recommendation for proceeding with the final design and construction of the Sykeston Canal, consistent with the provisions of the Garrison Diversion Reformulation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909. For purposes of this section, the Secretary shall take into account the results of studies conducted by the Secretary of the Army with respect to the stabilization of Devils Lake, North Dakota.