16 USC 3952 - Priority Louisiana coastal wetlands restoration projects

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 01, 2024

§ 3952.

Priority Louisiana coastal wetlands restoration projects

(a)

Priority project list

(1)

Preparation of list

(2)

Task Force procedures

(3)

Transmittal of list

(4)

List of contents

(A)

Area identification; project description.—

The list of priority coastal wetlands restoration projects shall include, but not be limited to—

(i)

identification, by map or other means, of the coastal area to be covered by the coastal wetlands restoration project; and

(ii)

a detailed description of each proposed coastal wetlands restoration project including a justification for including such project on the list, the proposed activities to be carried out pursuant to each coastal wetlands restoration project, the benefits to be realized by such project, the identification of the lead Task Force member to undertake each proposed coastal wetlands restoration project and the responsibilities of each other participating Task Force member, an estimated timetable for the completion of each coastal wetlands restoration project, and the estimated cost of each project.

(B)

Pre-plan.—

Prior to the date on which the plan required by subsection (b) of this section becomes effective, such list shall include only those coastal wetlands restoration projects that can be substantially completed during a five-year period commencing on the date the project is placed on the list.

(C)

Subsequent to the date on which the plan required by subsection (b) of this section becomes effective, such list shall include only those coastal wetlands restoration projects that have been identified in such plan.

(5)

Funding

(b)

Federal and State project planning

(1)

Plan preparation

(2)

Purpose of the plan

(3)

Integration of existing plans

(4)

Elements of the plan

The restoration plan developed pursuant to this subsection shall include—

(A)

identification of the entire area in the State that contains coastal wetlands;

(B)

identification, by map or other means, of coastal areas in Louisiana in need of coastal wetlands restoration projects;

(C)

identification of high priority coastal wetlands restoration projects in Louisiana needed to address the areas identified in subparagraph (B) and that would provide for the long-term conservation of restored wetlands and dependent fish and wildlife populations;

(D)

a listing of such coastal wetlands restoration projects, in order of priority, to be submitted annually, incorporating any project identified previously in lists produced and submitted under subsection (a) of this section;

(E)

a detailed description of each proposed coastal wetlands restoration project, including a justification for including such project on the list;

(F)

the proposed activities to be carried out pursuant to each coastal wetlands restoration project;

(G)

the benefits to be realized by each such project;

(H)

an estimated timetable for completion of each coastal wetlands restoration project;

(I)

an estimate of the cost of each coastal wetlands restoration project;

(J)

identification of a lead Task Force member to undertake each proposed coastal wetlands restoration project listed in the plan;

(K)

consultation with the public and provision for public review during development of the plan; and

(L)

evaluation of the effectiveness of each coastal wetlands restoration project in achieving long-term solutions to arresting coastal wetlands loss in Louisiana.

(5)

Plan modification

(6)

Plan submission

(7)

Plan evaluation

(c)

Coastal wetlands restoration project benefits

(d)

Consistency

(1)

In implementing, maintaining, modifying, or rehabilitating navigation, flood control or irrigation projects, other than emergency actions, under other authorities, the Secretary, in consultation with the Director and the Administrator, shall ensure that such actions are consistent with the purposes of the restoration plan submitted pursuant to this section.

(2)

At the request of the Governor of the State of Louisiana, the Secretary of Commerce shall approve the plan as an amendment to the State’s coastal zone management program approved under section 1455 of this title.

(e)

Funding of wetlands restoration projects

(f)

Cost-sharing

(1)

Federal share

(2)

Federal share upon conservation plan approval

(3)

Form of State share

(4)

Existing cost-sharing agreements

(5)

Federal share in calendar years 1996 and 1997

(Pub. L. 101–646, title III, § 303, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4779; Pub. L. 104–303, title V, § 532, Oct. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 3774.)

cite as: 16 USC 3952