USE OF DEBRIS FROM DEMOLISHED BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.

SEC. 1805. [23 U.S.C. 144 note] USE OF DEBRIS FROM DEMOLISHED BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. (a) In General.—Any State that demolishes a bridge or an overpass that is eligible for Federal assistance under the national highway performance program under section 119 of title 23, United States Code, is directed to first make the debris from the demolition of such bridge or overpass available for beneficial use by a Federal, State, or local government, unless such use obstructs navigation. (b) Recipient Responsibilities.—A recipient of the debris described in subsection (a) shall— (1) bear the additional cost associated with having the debris made available; (2) ensure that placement of the debris complies with applicable law; and (3) assume all future legal responsibility arising from the placement of the debris, which may include entering into an agreement to hold the owner of the demolished bridge or overpass harmless in any liability action. (c) Definition.—In this section, the term “beneficial use” means the application of the debris for purposes of shore erosion control or stabilization, ecosystem restoration, and marine habitat creation. * * * * * * *