Pub. L. 106-541, tit. V, sec. 524

MINNESOTA DAM SAFETY.

EnactedYear: 2000Length: 212 wordsOfficial source
SEC. 524. MINNESOTA DAM SAFETY. (a) Inventory and Assessment of Other Dams.— (1) Inventory.—The Secretary shall establish an inventory of dams constructed in the State of Minnesota by and using funds made available through the Works Progress Administration, the Works Projects Administration, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. (2) Assessment of rehabilitation needs.—In establishing the inventory required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall assess the condition of the dams on the inventory and the need for rehabilitation or modification of the dams. (b) Report to Congress.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report containing the inventory and assessment required by this section. (c) Interim Actions.— (1) In general.—If the Secretary determines that a dam referred to in subsection (a) presents an imminent and substantial risk to public safety, the Secretary may carry out measures to prevent or mitigate against that risk. (2) Federal share.—The Federal share of the cost of assistance provided under this subsection shall be 65 percent. (d) Coordination.—In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall coordinate with the appropriate State dam safety officials and the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (e) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $7,000,000.
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