33 USC 2289a - Consideration of measures

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 03, 2024

§ 2289a.

Consideration of measures

(a)

Definitions

In this section, the following definitions apply:

(1)

Natural feature

(2)

Nature-based feature

(b)

Requirement

In studying the feasibility of projects for flood risk management, hurricane and storm damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration the Secretary shall, with the consent of the non-Federal sponsor of the feasibility study, consider, as appropriate—

(1)

natural features;

(2)

nature-based features;

(3)

nonstructural measures; and

(4)

structural measures.

(c)

Report to Congress

(1)

In general

(2)

Contents

The report under paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(A)

A description of guidance or instructions issued, and other measures taken, by the Secretary and the Chief of Engineers to implement subsection (b).

(B)

An assessment of the costs, benefits, impacts, and trade-offs associated with measures recommended by the Secretary for coastal risk reduction and the effectiveness of those measures.

(C)

A description of any statutory, fiscal, or regulatory barriers to the appropriate consideration and use of a full array of measures for coastal risk reduction.

(Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1184, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1679; Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1149(b), Oct. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 3787.)

cite as: 33 USC 2289a