OLD RIVER CONTROL STRUCTURE, LOUISIANA.

SEC. 1224. OLD RIVER CONTROL STRUCTURE, LOUISIANA. (a) In General.—Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the structure and operations plan for the Old River control structure authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 1258), based on the best available science, improved monitoring capabilities, and other factors as determined by the Secretary, including consideration of— (1) flood control; (2) navigational conditions; (3) water supply; (4) ecosystem restoration and ecological productivity; and (5) hydroelectric production. (b) Public Participation.—In developing the report required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide opportunity for public input and stakeholder engagement, including public meetings.