33 U.S.C. § 2267a : US Code - Section 2267A: Watershed and river basin assessments

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2267a : US Code - Section 2267A: Watershed and river basin assessments

(a) In general
The Secretary may assess the water resources needs of river
basins and watersheds of the United States, including needs
relating to -
(1) ecosystem protection and restoration;
(2) flood damage reduction;
(3) navigation and ports;
(4) watershed protection;
(5) water supply; and
(6) drought preparedness.
(b) Cooperation
An assessment under subsection (a) of this section shall be
carried out in cooperation and coordination with -
(1) the Secretary of the Interior;
(2) the Secretary of Agriculture;
(3) the Secretary of Commerce;
(4) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
and
(5) the heads of other appropriate agencies.
(c) Consultation
In carrying out an assessment under subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary shall consult with Federal, tribal, State,
interstate, and local governmental entities.
(d) Priority river basins and watersheds
In selecting river basins and watersheds for assessment under
this section, the Secretary shall give priority to -
(1) the Delaware River basin;
(2) the Kentucky River basin;
(3) the Potomac River basin;
(4) the Susquehanna River basin; and
(5) the Willamette River basin.
(e) Acceptance of contributions
In carrying out an assessment under subsection (a) of this
section, the Secretary may accept contributions, in cash or in
kind, from Federal, tribal, State, interstate, and local
governmental entities to the extent that the Secretary determines
that the contributions will facilitate completion of the
assessment.
(f) Cost-sharing requirements
(1) Non-Federal share
The non-Federal share of the costs of an assessment carried out
under this section shall be 50 percent.
(2) Credit
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary may credit toward
the non-Federal share of an assessment under this section the
cost of services, materials, supplies, or other in-kind
contributions provided by the non-Federal interests for the
assessment.
(B) Maximum amount of credit
The credit under subparagraph (A) may not exceed an amount
equal to 25 percent of the costs of the assessment.
(g) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section
$15,000,000.