33 U.S.C. § 2293 : US Code - Section 2293: Reprogramming during national emergencies

Search 33 U.S.C. § 2293 : US Code - Section 2293: Reprogramming during national emergencies

(a) Termination or deferment of civil works projects; application
of resources to national defense projects
In the event of a declaration of war or a declaration by the
President of a national emergency in accordance with the National
Emergencies Act [50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.] that requires or may
require use of the Armed Forces, the Secretary, without regard to
any other provision of law, may (1) terminate or defer the
construction, operation, maintenance, or repair of any Department
of the Army civil works project that he deems not essential to the
national defense, and (2) apply the resources of the Department of
the Army's civil works program, including funds, personnel, and
equipment, to construct or assist in the construction, operation,
maintenance, and repair of authorized civil works, military
construction, and civil defense projects that are essential to the
national defense.
(b) Termination of state of war or national emergency
The Secretary shall immediately notify the appropriate committees
of Congress of any actions taken pursuant to the authorities
provided by this section, and cease to exercise such authorities
not later than 180 calendar days after the termination of the state
of war or national emergency, whichever occurs later.