BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED SEDIMENT.

SEC. 1148. [33 U.S.C. 2326 note] BENEFICIAL USE OF DREDGED SEDIMENT. (a) In General.—In carrying out a project for the beneficial reuse of sediment to reduce storm damage to property under section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326) that involves only a single application of sediment, the Secretary may approve a temporary easement necessary to facilitate the placement of sediment, if the Secretary determines that approving a temporary easement is in the interest of the United States. (b) Limitation.—If the Secretary approves a temporary easement under subsection (a) with respect to a project, that project shall no longer be eligible for future placement of sediment under section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (33 U.S.C. 2326).