To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to allow the Secretary of the Army to extend the period during which the Secretary may provide beach nourishment for a water resources development project.

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Bill Number

HR 5241

Introduced

Apr 27, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

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Topics

Beaches Economics and Public Finance Federal aid to water resources development Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Shore protection Sports and Recreation Water Resources Development

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Summary

Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1976 to allow the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, at the request of a non-federal interest, to extend the period during which the Secretary provides beach nourishment for a water resources development project for such additional period as the Secretary determines necessary, not to exceed 50 years.

Actions

Apr 28, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Apr 27, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 27, 2006

Introduced in House

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