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§ 2281c.
Continuing authority programs
(a)
Community revitalization program
(1)
In general

Not later than 180 days after December 27, 2020, the Secretary shall implement a program, in accordance with this subsection, for carrying out a project under a continuing authority program for an economically disadvantaged community.

(2)
Participation in program
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—
(A)
solicit project proposals from non-Federal interests by posting program information on a public-facing website and reaching out to non-Federal interests that have previously submitted relevant project proposals to the Secretary; and
(B)
review such proposals and select projects, taking into consideration geographic diversity among the selected projects.
(3)
Cost share

Notwithstanding the cost share authorized for the applicable continuing authority program, the Federal share of the cost of a project selected under paragraph (2) shall be 100 percent.

(4)
Continuing authority program defined

In this subsection, the term “continuing authority program” has the meaning given that term in section 2282d(c)(1)(D) of this title.

(5)
Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $150,000,000 for each fiscal year.

(b)
Authorizations of Appropriations
(1)
Emergency streambank and shoreline protection

Notwithstanding section 701r of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $25,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(2)
Storm and hurricane restoration and impact minimization program

Notwithstanding section 426g(c) of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $38,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(3)
Small river and harbor improvement projects

Notwithstanding section 577(a) of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $63,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(4)
Regional sediment management

Notwithstanding section 2326(g) of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $63,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(5)
Small flood control projects

Notwithstanding section 701s of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $69,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(6)
Aquatic ecosystem restoration

Notwithstanding section 2330(f) of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $63,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(7)
Removal of obstructions; clearing channels

Notwithstanding section 701g of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(8)
Project modifications for improvement of environment

Notwithstanding section 2309a(h) of this title, there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out such section $50,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2024.

(Pub. L. 116–260, div. AA, title I, § 165, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2668; Pub. L. 117–263, div. H, title LXXXI, § 8118(b), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3711; Pub. L. 118–272, div. A, title I, § 1107(k), Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3006.)
cite as: 33 USC 2281c