STUDIES.

SEC. 114. STUDIES. (a) Central Basin Ground Water Project, California.— The Secretary, in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is authorized to conduct a study for the purpose of determining whether there is contaminated ground water flowing downstream from the San Gabriel Valley Ground Water Basin to the Central Ground Water Basin in Califor-106 STAT. 4818nia through existing Federal facilities at Whittier Narrows Dam, Los Angeles County, California. (b) Santa Paula Creek, California.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete the general reevaluation study for the project for flood control, Santa Paula Creek, California, authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1948 (62 Stat. 1175–1182) and transmit to Congress a report on the results of such study. (c) Success Reservoir, Tule River, California.— Not later than May 31, 1994, the Secretary shall complete and transmit to Congress a feasibility study for enlargement of the flood control project for the Success Reservoir, on the Tule River, California, authorized by section 10 of the Act entitled “An Act authorizing the construction of certain public works on rivers and harbors for flood control, and for other purposes”, approved December 22, 1944 (58 Stat. 901). The study shall include a review of the need for, and desirability of, construction of an upstream toe berm for reservoir embankment stability. The non-Federal share of the enlargement of the project shall be determined in accordance with section 903(c) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986. (d) District of Columbia and Maryland.— (1) In general.— The Secretary shall, as part of the ongoing review of the Anacostia River Watershed in the District of Columbia and Maryland— (A) carry out a comprehensive assessment of adverse impacts to such watershed from Federal facilities; (B) review current plans for reducing such adverse impacts; and (C) carry out a feasibility study to identify and recommend measures for implementation to eliminate such adverse impacts. (2) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $3,000,000 for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992. Such sums shall remain available until expended. (e) Canaveral Harbor, Florida.— The Secretary shall expeditiously complete the General Design Memorandum for the sand transfer portion of the navigation project for Canaveral Harbor, Florida, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1962 (76 Stat. 1174). (f) Tampa Harbor, Alafia River and Big Bend, Florida.— The Secretary shall complete in an expeditious manner that portion of the navigation study for Tampa Harbor, Alafia River and Big Bend, Florida, relating to the Alafia River. The Secretary may accept contributions from non-Federal sponsors to cover costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out such portion of such study. (g) Cedar River and Tributaries, Blackhawk, Iowa.— The Secretary shall complete the feasibility study for Cedar River and tributaries, Blackhawk, Iowa, not later than the last day of the 18-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (h) Port Fourchon Navigation Channel, Louisiana.— The Secretary shall complete the study for Federal maintenance of the Port Fourchon Navigation Channel, Louisiana, not later than the last day of the 12-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. 106 STAT. 4819 (i) Brockton, Massachusetts.— (1) In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall conduct a study of— (A) the water supply, distribution, and transmission needs of the city of Brockton, Massachusetts, for the purpose of developing recommendations for Federal participation in meeting such needs; (B) the economic, engineering, and environmental feasibility of providing additional water supply for Brockton, Massachusetts, and vicinity in the Taunton River Basin with a view toward providing for future regional increase in municipal and industrial water demands; and (C) the water quality and quantity and related land resources of the Taunton River for the purpose of developing a detailed survey and evaluation of existing and future uses of the resources. (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 paragraph (1). The report must include, at a minimum, a recommendation for the best location of a reservoir for water supply storage on the Taunton River as well as a treatment plant and a recommendation for a route for piping the water from the treatment plant to Brown’s Crossing and to Brockton. (j) Haverhill, Massachusetts.— (1) Study.— The Secretary shall conduct a study on pro-posed uses of the seawall located in Haverhill, Massachusetts. (2) Report.— Not later than 2 years 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. (k) Grand Marais Harbor, Michigan.— Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct an economic reevaluation of proposed improvements at Grand Marais Harbor, Michigan. (l) Yazoo Basin, Mississippi.— (1) Review and evaluation.— The Secretary shall conduct a review and evaluation of the recreational master plan for Yazoo Basin, Mississippi. (2) Purpose.— The purpose of the review and evaluation to be conducted under paragraph (1) is to develop recommendations for Federal and non-Federal participation in the master plan referred to in paragraph (1). (3) Report.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the results of the review and evaluation to be conducted under this subsection. (m) Ramapo River at Oakland, New Jersey.— The Secretary shall conduct a study of the project for flood control, Ramapo River, Oakland, New Jersey, authorized by section 401(a) of tne Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (100 Stat. 4120), for the purpose of determining the feasibility of modifying the project to include realignment of the Ramapo River channel modification through Potash Lake, replacement of the Pompton Lake Dam bas-106 STAT. 4820cule flood gates with taintor gates, and provision of a 40-year level of flood protection. (n) Little River, Niagara Falls, New York.— The Secretary shall complete the feasibility study for Little River, City of Niagara Falls, New York, not later than the last day of the 18-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (o) Strawberry Island, New York.— (1) Completion of study.— The Secretary shall complete the feasibility study of shoreline protection for Strawberry Island, New York, not later than the last day of the 18-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Interim emergency measures.— Pending completion of the study of shoreline protection for Strawberry Island, New York, the Secretary shall undertake such emergency measures as may be necessary to provide shoreline protection for Strawberry Island. (p) Wister Lake, Oklahoma.— (1) Study.— The Secretary shall complete a study of the flood control project for Wister Lake, LeFlore County, Oklahoma, authorized by section 4 of the Flood Control Act of June 28, 1938 (52 Stat. 1218), for the purpose of determining the feasibility of modifying the project to increase the level of the conservation pool by 1 foot and to adjust the seasonal pool operation to accommodate the change in the conservation pool elevation. (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 study conducted under paragraph (q) Salmon Harbor, Oregon.— The Federal share of the cost of completion of the study for mitigation of shoreline damage attributable to the Federal navigation project at Salmon Harbor, Oregon, authorized by section 111 of the River and Harbor Act of 1968 (82 Stat. 735), shall be 100 percent. (r) Hampton and Poquoson, Virginia.— (1) Study.— The Secretary shall conduct independent studies to determine the Federal interest in and feasibility of providing improvements to the Chesapeake Bay shoreline in the cities of Hampton and Poquoson, Virginia, for environmental protection and enhancement, and protection against high tides and wave action as a result of hurricane and other storm events. (2) Report.— The Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the results of the studies conducted under this subsection together with a plan of action which the Secretary recommends and an estimate of the cost of implementing such plan. (s) Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Texas.— The Secretary shall conduct a study of the project for navigation, Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Texas, authorized by section 101 of the River and Harbor Act of 1958 (72 Stat 298), for the purpose of determining the feasibility of modifying the project to include maintenance of the Jewel Fulton Canal at a depth of 17 feet as a Federal responsibility. (t) Tug Valley Greenway, West Virginia.— (1) Study.— The Secretary is directed to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a “Tug Valley Green-way”, in relation to those projects along the Tug Fork River 106 STAT. 4821in West Virginia authorized by section 202 of Public Law 96–367, for the purpose of utilizing the river environment for public recreation opportunities. Specific consideration shall be given in the study to providing for hiking trails, fishing access points, bike paths, and scenic overlooks. (2) Consultation.— In conducting the study under this subsection, the Secretary shall consult with interested State and local government authorities and nonprofit organizations. (3) 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.