33 USC 2351b - Federal breakwaters and jetties

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 02, 2024

§ 2351b.

Federal breakwaters and jetties

(a)

In general

(b)

Classification of activity

The Secretary may not classify any repair or maintenance activity of a Federal jetty or breakwater carried out under subsection (a) as major rehabilitation of such jetty or breakwater—

(1)

if the Secretary determines that—

(A)

projected changes in wave action or height, including changes that result from relative sea level change, will diminish the functionality of the jetty or breakwater to meet the authorized purpose of the project; and

(B)

such repair or maintenance activity is necessary to restore such functionality; or

(2)

if—

(A)

the Secretary has not carried out regular and routine Federal maintenance activity at the jetty or breakwater; and

(B)

the structural integrity of the jetty or breakwater is degraded as a result of a lack of such regular and routine Federal maintenance activity.

(Pub. L. 117–263, div. H, title LXXXI, § 8101, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3695.)

cite as: 33 USC 2351b